April 3, 2022 by frbillnicholas DOES JESUS CONDONE ADULTLERY – “Who am I to Judge? The Woman Caught In Adultery — John 8:1-11Homily – 5th Sunday of Lent – C The Woman Caught in Adultery is one of the most widely quoted and misquoted stories in the Gospels. Fr. Bill discusses the story, and the example Jesus gives when it comes to both condemnation and the turning away from sin.
February 27, 2022 by frbillnicholas “BIG-PLANK” CATHOLICISM Sunday Homily8th Sunday of the Year – CLuke 6:39-45 Remove the Plank, then Remove the Speck — Luke 6:39-45Fr. Bill talks about how we remove one another’s specks in small and very big ways.
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?
March 18, 2016 by frbillnicholas The Woman Caught in Adultery Homily – The Woman Caught in Adultery The 5th Sunday of Lent – Year C