December 20, 2024 by frbillnicholas THE “PAGAN” FEAST OF CHRISTMAS? Fr. Bill addresses the assertion of some groups that Christmas was originally a pagan feast.
November 17, 2024 by frbillnicholas Waiting for Christ & Anticipating Death Homily – 33rd Sunday of the Year – B————-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.
October 11, 2024 by frbillnicholas 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?
October 6, 2024 by frbillnicholas …AND GOD MADE MARRIAGE How God Made Marriage and What it Means for Christians—–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.
September 1, 2024 by frbillnicholas HOW TO RESPECT AND RENEW CATHOLIC TRADITION Homily22nd Sunday of the Year – B “Tradition” is a word that is tossed around a lot in Catholic circles. Jesus criticizes the Pharisees clinging to human tradition. Fr. Bill preaches about what Tradition, what it means for the Church, what its origins and aims are and how we can renew and restore meaningful Catholic traditions.
August 9, 2024 by frbillnicholas CATHOLIC/CHRISTIAN READING – Fr. Bill’s Recommendations Fr. Bill presents a handful of recommendations from Catholic History. Recommendations include the writings of such Church Fathers as Ignatius of Sts. Antioch, Polycarp of Smyrna, Justin Martyr, Augustine, Benedict as well as the works of St. John of the Cross, Theresa of Avila and Thomas Merton.
May 24, 2024 by frbillnicholas HARRISON BUTKER’S ALMOST PERFECT SPEECH – One Fatal Flaw Harrison Butker of the Kansas City Chiefs spoke at the commencement ceremony of Benedictine College. Responses have been mixed, and strong. Fr. Bill gives his take on what was said and the flaw that betrays a serious issue within the Catholic Church, that can potentially ruin the credibility of the rest of his speech.
May 17, 2024 by frbillnicholas “THE LUSTY MONTH OF MAY” Fr. Bill discusses May as a month dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary, its possible origins, and how it can inspire evangelization to the Modern World.
May 3, 2024 by frbillnicholas CHOOSING A CONFIRMATION NAME One of the Traditions of celebrating and receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation is the choosing of a “Confirmation Name”. Fr. Bill discusses the practice, its importance, and the many clumsy ways it is observed, especially during the celebration of Confirmation itself.
April 21, 2024 by frbillnicholas Vocations – Why the Shortage? Sunday Homily4th Sunday o Advent – B“Good Shepherd Sunday” For “Good Shepherd Sunday” Fr. Bill preaches on the reasons for the shortage of Priests and Religious Brothers and Sisters. How we Pray for Vocations may have a lot to do with it.