March 20, 2020 by frbillnicholas NOT SEEING IS BELIEVING – The 1st Commandment, pt 3 Video #4 – THE TEN COMMANDMENTS“You Shall not make unto me a graven image…” What constitutes “a graven image”?Fr. Bill discusses the third part of the First of the Ten Commandments, and how making God into a “graven image” is still as relevant today as it was to the Hebrew People.
March 6, 2020 by frbillnicholas YOU ARE NOT GOD – The 1st Commandment, pt 1 Video #2 – THE TEN COMMANDMENTS“I am the Lord, your God. . . “ The First Commandment can be divided into three parts which the Catholic tradition combines into one commandment. Fr. Bill breaks down the First Commandment over three videos.
February 28, 2020 by frbillnicholas THE TEN COMMANDMENTS – Introduction & Numbering Video #1 – THE TEN COMMANDMENTS A new series reviewing the Ten Commandments, in which Fr. Bill discusses their meaning for the people who received them, and their relevance for all of humanity today.
January 26, 2020 by frbillnicholas United by the One Who Calls Us Scripture Reflection3rd Sunday of the Year – A
January 12, 2020 by frbillnicholas BAPTISM INTO CHRIST – The Baptism of Jesus Homily – Feast of the Baptism of Jesus How do the Seven Sacraments, starting with Baptism, reflect the Life of Jesus as we prepare for Eternal Life?
January 5, 2020 by frbillnicholas A “DARKNESS” IN THE LIGHT – The Epiphany Homily – Epiphany Sunday, 2020 Both Matthew and Luke present a more foreboding tale as part of their Infancy Narratives. Both involve a revelation or Epiphany, of Jesus.Fr. Bill preaches both “Epiphanies” and discusses how they constitute a darker side to the Birth of Jesus, and a sober reminder of who it is whose birth we celebrate.
December 27, 2019 by frbillnicholas The Tradition of Multiple Annunciations Scripture Reflection4th Sunday of Advent – Year AMary’s was not the only Annunciation in the Bible. What are some of the other instances when someone received a heavenly announcement?
December 19, 2019 by frbillnicholas WAS JOHN THE BAPTIST DISAPPOINTED WITH JESUS? Homily – 3rd Sunday of AdventGaudete SundayJohn asks questions from Prison — “Is Jesus the one, or…?” John the Baptist in prison Matthew 14:3
December 19, 2019 by frbillnicholas Is That All? — What did You Expect (in Jesus of Nazareth)? Scripture Reflection – 3rd Sunday of AdventJohn the Baptist’s Confusion regarding Jesus of Nazareth