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.)
April 19, 2020 by frbillnicholas “HONOR” not “LOVE” – the 4th Commandment Video #7 – The Ten Commandments“Honor your Father and Your Mother” Fr. Bill discusses the 4th Commandment – “Honor your Father and you Mother…” – in light of the importance of the role of parents in the upbringing of children, the maintenance of the Family and the survival of civilization.
April 12, 2020 by frbillnicholas 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.
April 5, 2020 by frbillnicholas Holy Week in a Time of Pandemic Homily for Passion Sunday – 2020 There has not been a Holy Week like this in recent memory. Fr. Bill talks about the secret blessing that can come forth from a Holy Week and Easter time celebrated in the midst of Social Distancing and Sheltering-in-Place during the Corona Virus Pandemic.
April 3, 2020 by frbillnicholas A CALL TO FREEDOM – The 3rd Commandment Video #6 – THE TEN COMMANDMENTS“Keep Holy the Sabbath [Lord’s] Day” The 3rd Commandment is more than just a call to rest. Fr. Bill discusses how the Commandment ties into the Hebrew experience of Exodus and our Christian call to celebrate both Creation and the Resurrection.
March 29, 2020 by frbillnicholas Did Lazarus Die of the Corona Virus? Resurrection In a Time of PandemicHomily – 5th Sunday of Lent – AThe Raising of Lazarus from the Dead
March 27, 2020 by frbillnicholas MORE THAN JUST CUSSING – The 2nd Commandment Video #5 – THE TEN COMMANDMENTS“You shall not take the name of the Lord, your God in vain…” Jesus declares Blasphemy against the Holy Spirit to be the one Unforgivable Sin and God declared that Taking the Lord’s name in Vain would NOT go unpunished. Fr. Bill discusses both the Second Commandment and the Words of Jesus and how they are violated today when people “take the Lord’s Name in vain”.
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 16, 2020 by frbillnicholas OUTBREAK!! – Is God with us or Not? Homily – 3rd Sunday of Lent – AFr. Bill discusses the Corona Virus outbreak and opportunities during the Season of Lent.
March 13, 2020 by frbillnicholas POST-MYTHOLOGICAL PAGANISM – The 1st Commandment, pt 2 Video #3 – THE TEN COMMANDMENTS “You shall have no other gods . . .” Fr. Bill discusses the paganism of today and how the second part of the First Commandment still applies to the modern, post-mythological world.
