March 12, 2017 by frbillnicholas Transfiguration of Jesus Homily: 2nd Sunday of Lent The Transfiguration: A Terrifying Experience
March 6, 2017 by frbillnicholas Temptation, Jesus and the Season of Lent Homily – First Sunday of Lent What is Temptation and How do We Experience It During Lent?
March 3, 2017 by frbillnicholas Satan’s Confrontation: The Temptation of Jesus in the Desert Scripture Reflection The Tempation of Jesus in the Desert “The Human Temptations of Our Divine Lord”
March 1, 2017 by frbillnicholas Lent – FASTING AND ABSTINENCE Now that Lent is upon us, here is some clarification on what it means to engage in Fasting and Abstinence.
February 26, 2017 by frbillnicholas Lent is Coming !!! Homily – 8th Sunday of the Year “Seek first the Kingdom of God…”
January 8, 2017 by frbillnicholas Solemnity of the Epiphany of Jesus Homily (video) – Epiphany Sunday “Gifts of the Magi”
December 25, 2016 by frbillnicholas Christmas — “Emmanuel: God is With Us” Homily Christmas Eve Vigil
December 18, 2016 by frbillnicholas Tradition of Annunciation Scripture Reflection: “Tradition of Annunciation” Homily (audio): 4th Sunday of Advent – Year C http://www.frbillnicholas.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Homily-4thSundayAAnnunciations.wav
December 12, 2016 by frbillnicholas Expectations and Disappointment – Gaudete Sunday Homily 3rd Sunday of Advent (Gaudete Sunday) “Is That All?”
December 2, 2016 by frbillnicholas CATHOLIC BASICS with Fr. Bill – Fasting and Abstinance PRECEPTS OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH Precept #4 “You shall observe the days of fasting and abstinence as established by the Church.” – Catechism of the Catholic Church, 2043 What are Fasting and Abstinence? Why is Fasting Important? What is the Practice Today? What is the “Rule” for Fasting and Abstinence for Adults Over the Age of 60 and Children Under the Age of 14?
