May 21, 2023 by frbillnicholas The LION, the WITCH and the ASCENSION OF JESUS Homily for Ascension Sunday – Year AMatthew 28:16-20 Fr. Bill discusses the novels of C.S. Lewis, and the priorities Jesus left with us when He Ascended into Heaven. He also addresses the importance of Creation and the Eschaton in relation to those priorities as we await, hope in and expect the eventual Return of Jesus at the End of Time.
February 25, 2022 by frbillnicholas WARS & PESTILENCE – Is the End Near? The Russian invasion of Ukraine comes on the heels of the Covid Pandemic around the World, and of Civil Unrest, inflation and Economic Uncertainty in the US. Some would insist that it is the sign that the End is coming.Fr. Bill discusses the words of Jesus regarding Wars, Pestilence and the End of the World and how Catholics are called to react to events that are being reported from home and throughout the World
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?
November 19, 2018 by frbillnicholas DID THE BIBLE GET IT WRONG? – “This Generation Shall Not Pass…” Homily 33rd Sunday of the Year (B) “This generation shall not pass until all these things have taken place.” Jesus prophesied that all fulfillment would take place before His present generation. Centuries later, are we still waiting?
May 4, 2018 by frbillnicholas THE ANGEL OF THE END TIME – Apocalypse #17 “Angel of the End Time” Who is the Archangel of the End Time? Many would think of St. Michael, but Daniel may have had another Angel in mind. This video, I divert a bit from our progress through the Book of Daniel to discuss a featured character whenever God’s plan of salvation hits a major turning point – and End that is a Transition.
April 1, 2018 by frbillnicholas EASTER SUNDAY – A Whole New World “EASTER SUNDAY – A Whole New World” Homily – April 1, 2018
January 19, 2018 by frbillnicholas THE END TIME! – What is it, When is it, How will we know it? “The End Time – What is it?” Apocalypse, part 2
November 12, 2017 by frbillnicholas LEFT BEHIND AND LEFT OUT – The Wise and Foolish Bridesmaids Homily for the 32nd Sunday of the Year (A)
November 12, 2017 by frbillnicholas WISE AND FOOLISH BRIDESMAIDS – Be Prepared! “Be Prepared” Scripture Reflection on the Parable of the Wise and Foolish Bridesmaids Matthew 25:1-13 The Parable of the Wise and Foolish Virgins (1822) by William Blake
April 24, 2016 by frbillnicholas The New Jerusalem The Book of Revelation and the Holy Catholic Church (Revelation 21:1-5)