January 26, 2020 by frbillnicholas United by the One Who Calls Us Scripture Reflection3rd Sunday of the Year – A
January 12, 2020 by frbillnicholas BAPTISM INTO CHRIST – The Baptism of Jesus Homily – Feast of the Baptism of Jesus How do the Seven Sacraments, starting with Baptism, reflect the Life of Jesus as we prepare for Eternal Life?
January 10, 2020 by frbillnicholas THE “JUST WAR” THEORY – The Brett Winterble Show With the tensions between the United States and Iran, Fr. Bill returns to the Brett Winterble Show on NewsmaxTV to discuss the historical impact of the Christian Faith on matters of war, peace and the moral obligation of national leaders to defend the helpless against violent aggressors. Enjoy, also, the audio to Fr. Bill’s visit to Brett’s Radio Show on KFMB AM760 San Diego
January 5, 2020 by frbillnicholas A “DARKNESS” IN THE LIGHT – The Epiphany Homily – Epiphany Sunday, 2020 Both Matthew and Luke present a more foreboding tale as part of their Infancy Narratives. Both involve a revelation or Epiphany, of Jesus.Fr. Bill preaches both “Epiphanies” and discusses how they constitute a darker side to the Birth of Jesus, and a sober reminder of who it is whose birth we celebrate.
December 30, 2019 by frbillnicholas THE EARLIEST CHRISTIAN CHURCH – The Holy Family Homily — HOLY FAMILY SUNDAY The Sunday following Christmas is the Feast of the Holy Family of Joseph, Mary and Jesus. Long before Jesus gathered any disciples, Mary and Joseph dedicated their lives to doing the will of God with Jesus at the center. Fr. Bill discusses how this was a precursor to the Christian Church, as well as a model and symbol of what the Church is today.
December 27, 2019 by frbillnicholas IMPEACHMENT and the US CONSTITUTION Fr. Bill returns to the Brett Winterble Show on NewsmaxTV to discuss the Historical and Constitutional perspectives regarding the Impeachment of President Trump, and how the Constitutional framing of Three Co-equal Branches of Government plays out in an Impeachment process. Fr. Bill Nicholas talks Impeachment with his friend Brett Winterble on the Brett Winterble Show, NewsmaxTV
December 27, 2019 by frbillnicholas The Tradition of Multiple Annunciations Scripture Reflection4th Sunday of Advent – Year AMary’s was not the only Annunciation in the Bible. What are some of the other instances when someone received a heavenly announcement?
December 19, 2019 by frbillnicholas IMPEACHED!!! — The Brett Winterble Show PRESIDENT TRUMP HAS BEEN IMPEACHED…and Fr. Bill returns to the Brett Winterble Show to discuss and compare the current impeachment with impeachments of the past in light of the role of Congress in impeaching the President of the United States.
December 19, 2019 by frbillnicholas WAS JOHN THE BAPTIST DISAPPOINTED WITH JESUS? Homily – 3rd Sunday of AdventGaudete SundayJohn asks questions from Prison — “Is Jesus the one, or…?” John the Baptist in prison Matthew 14:3
December 19, 2019 by frbillnicholas Is That All? — What did You Expect (in Jesus of Nazareth)? Scripture Reflection – 3rd Sunday of AdventJohn the Baptist’s Confusion regarding Jesus of Nazareth