July 30, 2021 by frbillnicholas WHEN PEOPLE LEAVE THE CATHOLIC CHURCH – The First Teaching that Drove People Away Many people, Catholic and Non-Catholic, object to certain teachings of the Catholic Church. This is nothing new. Fr. Bill talks about the up and coming readings of the Sunday Mass, what Jesus taught and how His audience responded. Fr. Bill then compares it to the objections to current teachings of the Church, the demand of some people that the Church change its teachings, and the penchant for Catholics to leave the Church over them.
June 6, 2021 by frbillnicholas DO PETS GO TO HEAVEN? Homily for Corpus Christi Sunday What does the Holy Eucharist, Ancient Paganism and our Desire to see our beloved Pets in Heaven all have in common?Fr. Bill explains in his homily for the Celebration of Corpus Christi Sunday.
June 6, 2021 by frbillnicholas Assimilation into Christ’s Body — Corpus Christi Scripture Reflection for Corpus Christi Sunday
February 12, 2021 by frbillnicholas NEW PODCAST!! FAITH HOPE & HISTORY with FR. BILL • A podcast on Anchor At the urging of a number of people I am venturing into the wonderful world of podcasting. The link can be found below. Pray for its success, (and for the overcoming of any chinks in my presentation once I get the hang of it).
January 10, 2021 by frbillnicholas “You are my Beloved Son…” – The Other Father of Jesus Sunday HomilyFEAST OF THE BAPTISM OF JESUSand the YEAR OF ST. JOSEPHMark 1:7-11 At the Baptism of Jesus, God the Father declares from Heaven, “You are my beloved Son…” but there is another who can make the same declaration. Fr. Bill discusses the importance of St. Joseph to faith, and as an example against the worldliness of the modern era.
May 12, 2020 by frbillnicholas EUTHANASIA: MURDERING THE SICK – The 5th Commandment, pt. 3 Video #11 – THE TEN COMMANDMENTS“You Shall Not Kill” Many refer to Euthanasia as “Mercy Killing”, “Death with Dignity” asserting a person’s “‘Right’ to Die”. Fr. Bill discusses how Euthanasia is actually a grave offense against the Ten Commandments, a violation of Human Dignity, which may deprive the sick of the greatest blessing they may be receiving within their own lifetime.
April 26, 2020 by frbillnicholas The First Mass – Jesus on the Road to Emmaus Homily for the 3rd Sunday of Easter – Year ALuke 24:13-35
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