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”
December 3, 2018 by frbillnicholas FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT – How to Celebrate the Advent Season Homily First Sunday of Advent, 2019
November 12, 2018 by frbillnicholas The Widow’s Mite and the Sunday Collection Homily for the 32nd Sunday of the Year ——————————– See also my Scripture Reflection on “the Widow’s Mite” Pecuniary Generosity to God
November 5, 2018 by frbillnicholas The Greatest Commandment What is the Greatest Commandment of the Law? Jesus answers the question of a scribe. Homily – 31st Sunday of the Year – B (audio) http://www.frbillnicholas.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Homily-31stSundayBGreatestCommandment.wav
November 2, 2018 by frbillnicholas JESUS IS MARRIED! But Who is His Bride? The Bride of the Lamb Apocalypse, part 39
October 8, 2018 by frbillnicholas How did Jesus Address Marriage? Jesus and Marriage – “Let No One Separate” Homily for 27th Sunday of the Year (B) (audio only) http://www.frbillnicholas.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Homily-27thSundayBMarriage2.wav
May 28, 2018 by frbillnicholas The Most Holy Trinity – Is it Enough to Believe in Jesus “Believing in Jesus is Not Enough” Homily for Trinity Sunday
