Author: frbillnicholas

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THE “PAGAN” FEAST OF CHRISTMAS?

Fr. Bill addresses the assertion of some groups that Christmas was originally a pagan feast.

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CHRISTIAN FEMINISM

Fr. Bill discusses how early Catholic Saint like St. Lucy invented Women’s Lib and Feminism, how their brand is contrary to the Feminism of Today, and how we can return to the Christian roots that is at the heart of the Liberation of Women

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Waiting for Christ & Anticipating Death

Homily – 33rd Sunday of the Year – B
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Mark 13:24-32

Christians do not fixate on when Jesus will Return in Glory. Fr. Bill preaches on how Catholics wait in hope for Christ’s Return, but live their lives in anticipation of Death; once the ultimate alienation from God because of sin, is now saturated with God’s presence because of Christ. Fr. Bill also talks about how Catholics anticipate Death, and ultimately celebrate it as they commend the faithful departed.

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ELECTION 2024 – Now that it is over

Thoughts on the Aftermath of US Election 2024

Fr. Bill offers his thoughts on the US Election of 2024 and its aftermath; what does the various reactions to the re-election of Donald Trump say less about the nation and more about the people doing the reacting?

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FREEDOM OF RELIGION IS FREDOM OF THOUGHT

Fr. Bill returns to the issue of Freedom of Religion, accentuating its importance to all other basic freedoms.

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FAITH & SCIENCE – Is There Really a Conflict

For the Feast Day of St. Luke, who was a physician, Fr. Bill dives into the complimentary relationship between Faith and Science, debunking the modern myth that they are opposed to one another. Fr. Bill describes why and how Faith leads to Science and why proper Science, inevitably leads back to faith.

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POPE ST. JOHN XXIII – The Great?

Catholics throughout the world were excited with the canonization of John Paul II as a Saint, many calling for his designation as “The Great”. Fr. Bill discusses the “overlooked Pope” canonized the same day. What was the legacy of Pope St. John XXIII, and, perhaps, should he also be considered among “The Great” among Popes?

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…AND GOD MADE MARRIAGE

How God Made Marriage and What it Means for Christians
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Homily – 27th Sunday of the Year (B)
Mark 10:2-12

Fr. Bill preaches on how Marriage is linked to Creation, what it means for us as Human Beings, and how We are Called to more fully embrace it as God Created it.

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CUTTING OFF THE GREAT MILLSTONE – Why Did Jesus Use Such Extreme Rhetoric

Sunday Homily
26th Sunday of the Year – B
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Mark 9:38-43, 45, 47-48

Cut off your hand! Cast into the sea with a great millstone around your neck! Jesus uses extreme language in his teaching. Fr. Bill discusses what it all means, why Jesus uses such language, and how we as Christians can follow such extreme teaching (without resorting to dismemberment).