April 25, 2025 by frbillnicholas 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).
January 1, 2023 by frbillnicholas DEATH OF POPE BENEDICT XVI Homily for the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God——–Luke Fr Bill eulogizes Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI on the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God.
May 15, 2022 by frbillnicholas LOVE is LOVE … or is it? Homily5th Sunday of Easter – C—-John 13:31-35 Fr. Bill talks about Jesus’ Command to “Love one another”, how it is invoked by modern social norms, and what Jesus actually meant by it.
May 10, 2020 by frbillnicholas The Emperor’s New Virus – Challenging the “Experts” Homily5th Sunday of EASTER – A Is it wrong to challenge authority? Is it Christian to question our leaders, religious and civil?Who do we think we are when we question “experts” in Science, Medicine or any field of expertise?Fr. Bill, in his Sunday Homily, addresses the manner in which we, as Christians, are called, and expected, to ask questions, challenge “experts” and thereby expose frauds in our midst.
May 20, 2019 by frbillnicholas LOVE – and the Catholic Counter Culture Homily for the 5th Sunday of Easter – Year C
May 7, 2018 by frbillnicholas “LOVE ONE ANOTHER” Jesus’ Teaching on Love – It’s not what you think Scripture Reflection – John 15:9-17 ———————- Homily for 6th Sunday of Easter (B) (audio) “All You Need Is [Obedience to God’s Commands!]” Audio Playerhttp://www.frbillnicholas.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Homily-6thEasterLove2018.wav00:0000:0000:00Use Up/Down Arrow keys to increase or decrease volume.
