March 19, 2019 by frbillnicholas WHO ARE THE MODERN “PHARISEES” AND WHY DO THEY STILL GET IT WRONG? Lenten Reflection for the 2nd Tuesday of Lent
March 18, 2019 by frbillnicholas TO JUDGE OR NOT TO JUDGE – What did Jesus Command Lenten Reflection #11, for the 2nd Monday of Lent What did Jesus actually command with regard to Judging and why are people so reluctant to do so today? Is “Judging” or being “Judgmental” really a sin? Or have we been engaging in a massive misunderstanding as to what Jesus wants us to do?
March 16, 2019 by frbillnicholas Lenten Practices – Do We “Have” to Do Them? Reflection for Friday of the First Week of Lent Lent is a time of Penance and Spiritual Discipline. But, do we really have to participate? What if we are just “not that into it”, just don’t want to? Fr. Bill discusses how Lenten Practices fit into the over all scheme of “belonging to Christ” and what is at stake when we engage in our annual Lenten Observances and Sacrifices.
March 15, 2019 by frbillnicholas The Hardest Part of Forgiveness Reflection for Friday of the 1st Week of LentJesus discusses Forgiveness as a mandate for his followers. There are two parts of Forgiveness as Jesus gives it to us. Which art is the harder part?
March 14, 2019 by frbillnicholas Prayer – and God’s answer is . . . Reflection for the 1st Thursday of LentJesus discusses how God always answers our Prayers . . . but . . .
March 13, 2019 by frbillnicholas Looking for Signs – Who needs Signs? Reflection for Wednesday of the First Week of Lent
March 12, 2019 by frbillnicholas “Giving Up” Prayer for Lent Lenten Reflection for Tuesday of the First Week of Lent
March 11, 2019 by frbillnicholas Lenten Alms-giving and the Last Judgment Lenten Reflection for the First Monday of LentThe Last Judgment
March 9, 2019 by frbillnicholas Lent – 40 Days in the Desert Lenten Reflection for the Saturday after Ash Wednesday. What is the Tradition of 40 days as found in the Scripture and in the Tradition of the Church? Why is it important in the formation and development of those chosen by God?
March 8, 2019 by frbillnicholas Lenten Fasting – Finding Meaning in Proper Context Reflection for the Friday after Ash Wednesday
