April 18, 2019 by frbillnicholas HOLY THURSDAY – The Other Great Commission Lenten Reflection, #37 Jesus gives two Great Commissions. One is called “The Great Commission” and was given before leaving his Disciples after the Resurrection. The other was given at the Last Supper. Fr. Bill discusses how Holy Thursday celebrates the institution of the Holy Eucharist, but also of the Commission Jesus gave to His Disciples, and, by extension, to the entire Church.
April 15, 2019 by frbillnicholas MARY MAGDALENE – Model of Purification and Gratitude Reflection for Monday of Holy Week St. Mary Magdalene is identified by name in all Four Gospels, but is also associated with Mary of Bethany, and two anonymous “sinners” to become a unique and dynamically substantial presence in Church tradition, born from her presence in the Holy Scripture.How does Mary Magdalene reflect a kind of discipleship, and how does she compare with the “other” Mary of the Jesus story?
April 8, 2019 by frbillnicholas CASTING THE FIRST STONE – Jesus and Condemnation Lenten Reflection for the Monday of the 5th Week of Lent (and the 5th Sunday of Lent – Year C) How does Jesus deal with the issue of Condemnation according to the Law he promised to fulfill? What does it mean for us as His Followers?
April 2, 2019 by frbillnicholas “IS THIS WHAT YOU WANT?” – Cure of the Paralytic Reflection for Tuesday of the 4th Week of Lent
April 1, 2019 by frbillnicholas SIGNS – The Personal Sign of the Centurion’s son Reflection for Monday of the 4th Week of Lent
February 12, 2019 by frbillnicholas Fishing for Jesus – Encountering Jesus in a Catch of Fish Homily for the 5th Sunday of the Year – C
March 31, 2018 by frbillnicholas Good Friday Homily – Christ’s Coronation Ceremony “A Day of Glory, Not Passion” Homily – Good Friday, 2018
March 18, 2018 by frbillnicholas “The Time Has Come” – TURNING POINT IN THE GOSPEL OF JOHN AND LENT “The Time Has Come!” 5th Sunday of Lent and the Preparation for Holy Week Scripture Reflection Homily
March 5, 2018 by frbillnicholas SAMARITAN WOMAN AT THE WELL “Confession at the Well” The Samaritan Woman Homily – 3rd Sunday of Lent (A)
