Homilies

Homilies Given at Mass and other Celebrations

October 23, 2016 by frbillnicholas

A Little Modesty . . .

Homily for the 30th Sunday of the Year
“The Pharisee and the Tax Collector”

October 16, 2016 by frbillnicholas

WikiLeaks, the Founding Fathers and the “Backward” Catholics

Homily
29th Sunday of Ordinary Time – Year C
The Impact of Catholicism on Western Civilization and the Founding of the United States

“How the West Won:  The Neglected Story of the Triumph of Modernity” by Rodney Stark

“How the Catholic Church Built Western Civilization” by Thomas E. Woods, Jr.

October 3, 2016 by frbillnicholas

Habakkuk, Prayer and Anger at God

Homily
27th Sunday of Ordinary Time – Year C
The Prophet Habakkuk and His Frustration and Anger at God

Prophet Habakkuk by Bernini

September 12, 2016 by frbillnicholas

The Prodigal Son and the 15th Anniversary of 9/11

Homily
24th Sunday of Year C

September 5, 2016 by frbillnicholas

Political Correctness, “The Art of War” & the Call to Christian Discipleship

23rd Sunday of Year C

Gospel Reading:  Luke 14:25-33

August 14, 2016 by frbillnicholas

Setting the Earth on Fire

Homily for the 20th Sunday of the Year
(Luke 12:49-53)

 

August 8, 2016 by frbillnicholas

Hobbits, Birthdays and Treasures in Heaven

Homily for the 19th Sunday of the Year
(Luke 12:32-34)

July 31, 2016 by frbillnicholas

Ecclesiastes, the Rich Fool & “A Christmas Carol”

Homily for the 18th Sunday of the Year
“Vanity of Vanities!!” (audio)

also — Gospel Reading – Luke 12:13-21 (audio)

July 24, 2016 by frbillnicholas

The Lord’s Prayer

Homily for the 17th Sunday of Year C
“Lord, teach us to Pray” (Luke 11:1)

July 18, 2016 by frbillnicholas

Martha and Mary

Homily for the 16th Sunday of Year C
The Importance of Including Prayer (audio)