October 30, 2022 by frbillnicholas ZACCHAEUS STANDS HIS GROUND Defending the Faith against Anti-Christian Hatred and BigotryHomily for the 31st Sunday of the Year – C—–Luke 19:1-10 Zacchaeus is more than a Little Man who Climbed a Tree to see Jesus. He is a Hated Tax Collector Who Stood His Ground against the Prejudices and Hatred the People had towards him. Fr. Bill preaches about how Zacchaeus Stood His Ground, Defended Himself against those who Hated Him, and in so doing, Defended Jesus who asked Hospitality from Him.
November 3, 2019 by frbillnicholas IS THERE IN FAITH NO DEFENSE? – Zacchaeus, Apologetics and Defending the Catholic Church Homily – 31st Sunday of the Year – CThe Tax Collector Who Climbed a Tree The Story of Zacchaeus is more than simply the story of a Tax Collector who climbed a tree; and more than a simple conversion story. Zacchaeus gives a great example of how we should respond to criticism from people who oppose us
