October 13, 2023 by frbillnicholas WAR IN THE MIDDLE EAST – The Conflict Between Israel & Hamas With the recent outbreak of war between Israel and Palestine, Fr. Bill offers a Biblical and Historical context in which the current event is being played out.How can we understand the war in light of the Biblical as well as “secular” History of that region, in light of Jesus’ farewell promise of Peace, well as in light of the Promise God made that All Nations would find Blessing in the descendants of Abraham who make up the kingdom, and subsequent Nation of Israel?
July 17, 2020 by frbillnicholas ONE COMMANDMENT or TWO – “You Shall Not Covet…” The Ten Commandments – Video #20“You Shall Not Covet…” There are two traditions regarding the Commandment, “You Shall Not Covet”. One is contained in a single 10th Commandment, the other splits it into the 9th and 10th of the Ten Commandments. Which tradition is the correct one? Fr. Bill talks about how these two traditions came about, including the origin of both traditions.