April 30, 2023 by frbillnicholas STOP PRAYING FOR VOCATIONS!! Good Shepherd Sunday4th Sunday of Easter Fr. Bill addresses the shortage of Vocations to the Priesthood and Religious Life in the Catholic Church. He proposes a shocking reason why he thinks God has been answering our prayers all along, and what Catholics can do to stem the tide of the decline so as to ensure a future increase in vocations.
March 18, 2022 by frbillnicholas PATRICK & JOSPEH and the CATHOLIC CHURCH in the U.S. Part of the Legacy of St. Patrick is that the Irish helped to maintain the Church in the U.S. for decades. As we celebrate St. Patrick’s Day and St. Joseph’s Day two days apart, what are the lessons to be learned from both men, and the influence they have had on the Church in the United States?
October 20, 2019 by frbillnicholas Praying to God as to an Unjust Judge? Homily29th Sunday of the Year – C Jesus compares God to an Unjust, Corrupt Judge. What ramifications does this have on how we approach prayer?
July 8, 2019 by frbillnicholas Disciple-Dispositions – How Well Do We Receive Those Sent? How Hard Do We Pray For Vocations? Homily for the 14th Sunday of the Year (C)Jesus asks us to ask the Master of the Harvest to send out Laborers for His Harvest. But how do we go about praying for vocations, and how well do we receive those God sends?