Author: frbillnicholas

September 15, 2019 by frbillnicholas

Who and Where is the “Mother” of the Prodigal Son?

Scripture Reflection for the 24th Sunday of the Year
Two Prodigal Sons, One Loving Father – Who and Where is the Missing Family member in the Parable and What is Her Role in the Story?

September 8, 2019 by frbillnicholas

WHAT ARE YOU WILLING TO GIVE UP?

St. Paul, Philemon and the Enslavement of Christians
Paul’s Epistle to Philemon & Jesus’ Call to Give up Everything
Homily – 23rd Sunday of the Year

September 5, 2019 by frbillnicholas

The Narrow Gate – Not Everyone Will Make It (Will you?)

Scripture Reflection for the 21st Sunday of Ordinary Time
The Tragic Truth of the Narrow Gate – Not Everyone Will Make It

July 21, 2019 by frbillnicholas

Too Distracted to Pray?

Homily for the 16th Sunday of the Year (C)
Luke 10:38-42 – Martha and Mary

July 14, 2019 by frbillnicholas

THE GOOD SAMARITAN – Does such a thing even exist?

Homily for the 15th Sunday of Ordinary Time (C)
The Good Samaritan

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?

July 4, 2019 by frbillnicholas

The 4th of JULY and the SOURCE OF ALL FREEDOM

America celebrates its Independence on July 4. Many choose to begin the day celebrating Mass. We as Americans cherish Freedom and Liberty, and as Christians, celebrate Christ as the source of all Freedom.

July 1, 2019 by frbillnicholas

“Yes…But” Catholicism

Homily (with Gospel Reading) for the 13th Sunday of Ordinary Time

June 16, 2019 by frbillnicholas

THE HOLY TRINITY & FATHER’S DAY

Homily for Trinity Sunday

June 9, 2019 by frbillnicholas

PENTECOST 2019

Homily for the Feast of Pentecost, 2019
Symbols of the Holy Spirit – and What They Mean for People of Faith