Fr. William Nicholas

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THE CROSS OF CHRIST & THE AMERICAN FLAG

Two Symbols of Freedom Joined

Homily – TRIUMP OF THE CROSS

The Cross is the symbol of Freedom for the Human Race. The American Flag is the Symbol of Freedom for the United States; Founded on Christian principles and enjoying Freedom of Religion. Fr. Bill preaches on the Triumph of the Cross of Christ and the Anniversary of the Siege of Fourt McHenry and how Francis Scott Key’s “Star Spangled Banner” is a fitting tribute to the National Flag of a Christian Nation.

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FAITH, HOPE & POLITICAL VIOLENCE

Fr. Bill talks about the assassination of Charlie Kirk, the shooting at Annunciation School in Minneapolis, the history of political violence in the United States, and the hope for dealing with it as we remember the 250th Anniversary of the events of our Nation’s Founding during the papacy of the First American Pope.

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WILL POPE LEO BE A LOST OPPORTUNITY

The Ascension of Jesus
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Acts of the Apostles 1:1-11

Fr. Bill preaches about the new papacy of Pope Leo XIV in light of the celebration of the Lord’s Ascension into Heaven.

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Vatican II & the Conciliar Tradition of the Church

Homily – 6th Sunday of Easter – C
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Acts of the Apostles 16:1-29
List of Ecumenical Councils
16 Documents of Vatican II (list)

Fr. Bill preaches on the Apostolic Council of Jerusalem and how Catholic conciliar tradition, down to the Second Vatican Council, is modeled after the first crisis and resolution faced by the Apostolic generation.

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MORE ON POPE LEO XIV

It was reported that when Pope Leo XIV was asked if he had any message for his country of origin, the USA, he responded “a few”. Fr. Bill talks about how we Catholics can anticipate (and get ahead of) any message the Holy Father might have for the people of the United States, regardless of what that message eventually is.

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THE END OF THE WORLD AS WE KNEW IT

The Book of Revelation and the New Creation
Homily – 5th Sunday of Easter – C
Revelation 21:1-5a

Fr. Bill preaches on the Book of Revelation’s introduction of the New Creation and what it means that “the sea was no more.” He also relates what is revealed in Revelation to current events in the World and in the Church.

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DEATH OF POPE FRANCIS – Remembering His Papacy in Context

Pope Francis passed away the morning after Easter Sunday. Fr. Bill offers thoughts on his papacy in light of the history of the Church since Vatican II, the age of social media, the criticism of aspects of his papacy, and the overall trio of papacies of John Paul II, Benedict XVI and Francis (the first).

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HOW DOES GOD PUNISH EVIL?

The Parable of the Fig Tree
Luke 13:1-9
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Homily – 3rd Sunday of Lent – Year C

Was AIDS a punishment for sin? Was 9/11 a punishment of the United States for its sins? Were the victims of the collapse of the Tower of Siloam more sinful because they suffered that catastrophe? Fr. Bill preaches on the issue of God punishing for sin and how the Parable of the Fig tree clarifies the question, bringing in a whole new element to the issue.