Scripture

Homilies, Articles, Teachings regarding Holy Scripture

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The FREEDOM to LOVE

Homily
6th Sunday of Easter – A

Jesus Commands us to “Love”, to “Live in my Love”, but what did he mean to Love — especially in light of modern, secular, socio-political notions of Love.

Fr. Bill discusses Jesus’ command to Love, and how we exercise it, and why we need the freedom to exercise that Love.

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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.

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The Emperor’s New Virus – Challenging the “Experts”

Homily
5th Sunday of EASTER – A

Is it wrong to challenge authority?
Is it Christian to question our leaders, religious and civil?
Who do we think we are when we question “experts” in Science, Medicine or any field of expertise?

Fr. Bill, in his Sunday Homily, addresses the manner in which we, as Christians, are called, and expected, to ask questions, challenge “experts” and thereby expose frauds in our midst.

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SUICIDE: MURDERING THE SELF – The 5th Commandment, pt. 2

Video #10 – THE TEN COMMANDMENTS
“You Shall Not Kill”


How does Suicide violate the 5th Commandment, “Thou Shall Not Kill”? What is Christianity’s response to the act of Killing Ones-self?

Fr. Bill discusses the very sensitive topic of Suicide and its relation to the Ten Commandments, as well as how the Catholic Church intervenes for the souls of those who have taken their own lives.

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KILLING: A Simple Definition – The 5th Commandment, pt. 1

Video #9 – THE TEN COMMANDMENTS
“You Shall Not Kill”

There is more to the 5th Commandment than simply “killing”. Fr. Bill discusses the essence of the Commandment and the criteria in determining a violation – criteria that has ramifications for some very hot-button social issues for Modern Social Conscience.

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PASSING ON THE FAITH – The 4th Commandment, pt. 2

“Honor Your Father and Your Mother that you may have a long life in the land which the Lord, your God, is giving you.”

The 4th Commandment – “Honor Your Father and Your Mother” – entails more than simply “being nice” to one’s parents. In the most ideal circumstances it has ramifications for the survival of the faith from one generation to the next.

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Thomas, the First Theologian

St. Thomas the Apostle
Homily 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.)

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Empty Tomb / Empty Churches – Easter in a Time of Pandemic

EASTER SUNDAY HOMILY

Why is this Easter different from all other Easters?
How is this Easter like all other Passovers?
How can this Easter make us stronger in Faith?

Fr. Bill’s Easter Sunday Homily addresses Easter Sunday during the Corona Virus Pandemic.