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.
November 11, 2019 by frbillnicholas THE “END” OF MARRIAGE – What Did Jesus Say? Homily – 32nd Sunday of the Year – C“END” (noun) – an outcome worked toward; the object by virtue of or for the sake of which an event takes place. (Miriam-Webster) What did Jesus have to say about a subject that has become one of the hottest topics of discussion today – Marriage?
September 24, 2019 by frbillnicholas DOES GOD EVER FORGET? Amos and the Sacrament of Confession?Homily for the 25th Sunday of the Year – C
September 15, 2019 by frbillnicholas Who and Where is the “Mother” of the Prodigal Son? Scripture Reflection for the 24th Sunday of the YearTwo Prodigal Sons, One Loving Father – Who and Where is the Missing Family member in the Parable and What is Her Role in the Story?
June 9, 2019 by frbillnicholas PENTECOST 2019 Homily for the Feast of Pentecost, 2019Symbols of the Holy Spirit – and What They Mean for People of Faith
March 27, 2019 by frbillnicholas THE HIGH STANDARDS OF FAITH Lenten Reflection for Wednesday of the 3rd Week of Lent The Law of Moses and the Gospel of Christ are high standards the people are called to live who share those covenants. To what purpose does God impose those standards and what benefit are they to those who are called to them?
March 26, 2019 by frbillnicholas FORGIVENESS – A COMMAND, NOT AN “OFF SWITCH” Reflection for the 3rd Tuesday of Lent
March 25, 2019 by frbillnicholas A GOD WHO PUNISHES Homily for the 3rd Sunday of Lent – Year CHow does the Old Testament, and how do we, according to the instruction of Christ, come to terms with suffering, struggle and tragedy? How do we reconcile “punishment” with a God who loves us?
January 13, 2019 by frbillnicholas BAPTISM OF JESUS Baptism of Jesus“Removing the Dragon-ness of Fallen Humanity”
