November 15, 2024 by frbillnicholas ELECTION 2024 – Now that it is over Thoughts on the Aftermath of US Election 2024 Fr. Bill offers his thoughts on the US Election of 2024 and its aftermath; what does the various reactions to the re-election of Donald Trump say less about the nation and more about the people doing the reacting?
October 25, 2024 by frbillnicholas FREEDOM OF RELIGION IS FREDOM OF THOUGHT Fr. Bill returns to the issue of Freedom of Religion, accentuating its importance to all other basic freedoms.
September 27, 2024 by frbillnicholas ELECTION 2024 & OUR NATION’S FOUNDING – Thomas Paine’s “Common Sense” Fr. Bill has decided to read the Federalist Papers beginning October 1. In preparation he is reading through “Common Sense” by Thomas Paine, written to present an argument in favor of the Revolution against English rule. Fr. Bill takes points of Paine’s work and discusses how “Common Sense” is still relevant to what the nation is experiencing now in the midst of the current election cycle.
August 23, 2024 by frbillnicholas MOCKING GOD AT THE OLYMPICS – My Thoughts Now that it’s Over Now that the Olympics has concluded, Fr. Bill offers his thoughts on the controversy during the Opening Ceremony.
June 7, 2024 by frbillnicholas D-Day + 80 Years Fr. Bill reflects on the 80th Anniversary of the D-Day Landings during World War II
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 10, 2024 by frbillnicholas Is the “SEPARATION OF CHURCH & STATE” in the Bible? Post-Enlightenment Political Philosophers pushed the Separation of Church and State. The Founding of the United States enshrines a more evolved understanding of this Political Principle. Fr. Bill talks about the difference, and how the United States understanding of this Principle is actually expressed in the Bible.
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.
April 12, 2024 by frbillnicholas TOTAL ECLIPSE – Is it a “Spiritual” Experience? Many news reporters and spectators described the Total Solar Eclipse of April 8, 2024 as a “Spiritual” experience.Fr. Bill breaks down what this might mean in regard to the overall spirituality and religiosity of the nation, and how the image of a Total Eclipse fits into the spirituality and symbolism of Christianity.
December 31, 2023 by frbillnicholas FAITH, FAMILY & FREEDOM Homily for HOLY FAMILY SUNDAYLuke 2:22-40 The stability of any Society depends on the stability of the Family. Fr. Bill preaches on how the Holy Family of Joseph, Mary and Jesus symbolizes God’s entry and sanctification of the basic element of a free and stable society, the basic component of the Church, and ultimately, a basic symbol of God’s gift of Freedom.
