December 13, 2020 by frbillnicholas A Voice Crying Out in the Rain! Homily — 3rd Sunday of Advent – BJohn 1:6-8, 19-28(Given outdoors during Covid Pandemic regulations)
November 3, 2020 by frbillnicholas NATIONAL HEROES & CATHOLIC SAINTS – A Lesson for Post-Election America HomilyALL SAINTS DAY What can we learn from the lessons of our National Heroes as Americans, and our Heroes in Holiness as Church? Fr. Bill gives a vision for a post-election 2020 America in which the Church, by the example of American Heroes and Catholic Saints, can itself be an example for our fellow countrymen and the world in moving beyond our differences and moving forward as a nation.
October 25, 2020 by frbillnicholas POPE or APOSTLE? Who Does it Better? Sunday Homily30th Sunday of the Year – A 1 Thessalonians 1:5c-10 (Second Reading) Fr. Bill discusses Pope St. John Paul II, Paul’s address to the Thessalonian Church and what it means to be a true Catholic in the eyes of the Apostle.
July 21, 2020 by frbillnicholas Religious Liberty and the Cancel Culture – The Brett Winterble Show Enjoy my latest visit to the Brett Winterble Show on WBT AM1110 Charlotte North Carolina where we discuss the fire at the San Gabriel Mission, the attacks on Religious images and the Cancel Culture sweeping our nation.
April 19, 2020 by frbillnicholas Thomas, the First Theologian St. Thomas the ApostleHomily for the 2nd Sunday of Easter(Divine Mercy Sunday) Why do we need to give St. Thomas a long needed reprieve from his designation as “The Doubter”? How are we, or are we not included in the Beatitude Jesus gives to Thomas? – “Blessed are they who have not seen but still believe.” Fr. Bill discusses the well known story of Jesus’ Resurrection. (Sorry if the sound seems a little odd. Tried a new setting. Will be going back to the old one.)
February 15, 2020 by frbillnicholas TRUMP BULLYING (& St. Valentines Day) My visit to the last airing of the Brett Winterble Show before Brett moves to Charlotte.We discuss an article that blames President Trump for a minuscule increase in bullying in schools.We also discuss the history behind February 14th being the feast day of St. Valentine, and of two Saints more important to Western History.
February 11, 2020 by frbillnicholas ELECTION 2020 & OUR LADY OF LOURDES How can the people of the United States dedicate the upcoming 2020 Elections to the Prayerful Intercession of Our Lady of Lourdes? Fr. Bill preaches the Feast Day of Our Lady Of Lourdes in terms of Healing, the 2020 Elections and the United States Patron Saint – Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception.
January 27, 2020 by frbillnicholas THE LEGACY OF CATHOLIC SCHOOLS Homily for CATHOLIC SCHOOL SUNDAY The Catholic Church throughout the World, and especially in the United States, has an unmatched legacy of Catholic Schools that provide a superior education for children. Catholic School Sunday celebrates that legacy and promotes its continued presence in our world.
January 26, 2020 by frbillnicholas United by the One Who Calls Us Scripture Reflection3rd Sunday of the Year – A
December 30, 2019 by frbillnicholas THE EARLIEST CHRISTIAN CHURCH – The Holy Family Homily — HOLY FAMILY SUNDAY The Sunday following Christmas is the Feast of the Holy Family of Joseph, Mary and Jesus. Long before Jesus gathered any disciples, Mary and Joseph dedicated their lives to doing the will of God with Jesus at the center. Fr. Bill discusses how this was a precursor to the Christian Church, as well as a model and symbol of what the Church is today.