Prophets

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WAS JESUS RACIST? – God’s “Exclusion” Policy

St. Paul and Jesus’ Encounter with the Canaanite Woman
Homily – 20th Sunday of the Year – A
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Romans 11:13-15, 29-32
Matthew 15:21-28

There are clear distinctions between peoples in the Bible. Both Jesus and St. Paul play upon those distinctions, sometimes in shocking ways. Fr. Bill talks about how God has an “Exclusion Policy”, but not exclusively for Exclusivity. Watch his homily to hear God’s strategy for evangelization utilized by Jesus and St. Paul in which exclusivity is an essential tool.

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IS THE OLD TESTAMENT HISTORICAL OR NOT?

Some people insist that the Bible is an accurate historical account.  Others claim it is only Mythology.  Fr. Bill discusses how it is both, why it is both and to what purpose it serves as a “historical” for the ancient Kingdom of Israel, as well as to people of faith today.

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THE REAL MEANING BEHIND THE WIDOW’S MITE

Homily
32nd Sunday of the Year – B
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1 Kings 17:10-16
Mark 12:41-44

The story of the Widow’s Mite (Mark 12:41-44) is popular among the stories of the Gospels, but it is more than a simple story of Love and Generosity. When read beside the story of Elijah and the Widow of Zarephath (I Kings 17:10-16) it takes on a meaning beyond a simple act of “giving”.

Fr. Bill discusses both stories together and discusses the deeper meaning behind the generosity of both widows.

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PROPHECY IN AMERICA – God’s Voice in the American Experience

Independence Day Homily
July 4, 2021
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Ezekiel 2:2-5

God’s prophets speak to us today; especially in and through the American Experience. As the Nation Celebrates the 4th of July, in the midst of a growing internal culture of hatred for the United States, Fr. Bill preaches how God’s voice can be heard in and through our Nation’s Founding that has formed us as a people, and how the Catholic Church through its leaders continues to speak prophetically today.

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The True Christian Faith – A Litmus Test

Homily — TRINITY SUNDAY

We believe in Jesus Christ, but we must also believe in the God He revealed. Fr. Bill preaches on the essential faith in One God in Three Persons – Father, Son and Holy Spirit.