Author: frbillnicholas

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EUTHANASIA: MURDERING THE SICK – The 5th Commandment, pt. 3

Video #11 – THE TEN COMMANDMENTS
“You Shall Not Kill”


Many refer to Euthanasia as “Mercy Killing”, “Death with Dignity” asserting a person’s “‘Right’ to Die”.

Fr. Bill discusses how Euthanasia is actually a grave offense against the Ten Commandments, a violation of Human Dignity, which may deprive the sick of the greatest blessing they may be receiving within their own lifetime.

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The Emperor’s New Virus – Challenging the “Experts”

Homily
5th Sunday of EASTER – A

Is it wrong to challenge authority?
Is it Christian to question our leaders, religious and civil?
Who do we think we are when we question “experts” in Science, Medicine or any field of expertise?

Fr. Bill, in his Sunday Homily, addresses the manner in which we, as Christians, are called, and expected, to ask questions, challenge “experts” and thereby expose frauds in our midst.

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SUICIDE: MURDERING THE SELF – The 5th Commandment, pt. 2

Video #10 – THE TEN COMMANDMENTS
“You Shall Not Kill”


How does Suicide violate the 5th Commandment, “Thou Shall Not Kill”? What is Christianity’s response to the act of Killing Ones-self?

Fr. Bill discusses the very sensitive topic of Suicide and its relation to the Ten Commandments, as well as how the Catholic Church intervenes for the souls of those who have taken their own lives.

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Who Wants to Be a Priest?

GOOD SHEPHERD SUNDAY
Homily for the 4th Sunday of Easter (A)

We pray for vocations, but how do we pray?
Does the shortage of priests and religious in our parishes and schools mean that God is ignoring our prayer?
Is God punishing the Church?
Or has God, in fact, been answering our prayers all along?

Fr. Bill talks about the vocation shortage in light of Jesus as the Good Shepherd

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KILLING: A Simple Definition – The 5th Commandment, pt. 1

Video #9 – THE TEN COMMANDMENTS
“You Shall Not Kill”

There is more to the 5th Commandment than simply “killing”. Fr. Bill discusses the essence of the Commandment and the criteria in determining a violation – criteria that has ramifications for some very hot-button social issues for Modern Social Conscience.

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PASSING ON THE FAITH – The 4th Commandment, pt. 2

“Honor Your Father and Your Mother that you may have a long life in the land which the Lord, your God, is giving you.”

The 4th Commandment – “Honor Your Father and Your Mother” – entails more than simply “being nice” to one’s parents. In the most ideal circumstances it has ramifications for the survival of the faith from one generation to the next.

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Thomas, the First Theologian

St. Thomas the Apostle
Homily for the 2nd Sunday of Easter
(Divine Mercy Sunday)

Why do we need to give St. Thomas a long needed reprieve from his designation as “The Doubter”? How are we, or are we not included in the Beatitude Jesus gives to Thomas? – “Blessed are they who have not seen but still believe.” Fr. Bill discusses the well known story of Jesus’ Resurrection.

(Sorry if the sound seems a little odd. Tried a new setting. Will be going back to the old one.)

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“HONOR” not “LOVE” – the 4th Commandment

Video #7 – The Ten Commandments
“Honor your Father and Your Mother”


Fr. Bill discusses the 4th Commandment – “Honor your Father and you Mother…” – in light of the importance of the role of parents in the upbringing of children, the maintenance of the Family and the survival of civilization.