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May 7, 2019 by frbillnicholas

“Called to Catch” – The Great Catch of Fish

Scripture Reflection for the 3rd Sunday of Easter

January 27, 2019 by frbillnicholas

A Letter to a Friend – the Gospel of Luke

“A Letter to a Friend”
The Gospel According to Luke

The earliest form of “Christian Literature” are a series of letters. The Gospel of Luke is no exception.

Audio to the Sunday Homily is below

December 16, 2018 by frbillnicholas

“What Should We Do?” – John the Baptist

“What Should We Do?” — The Instructions of John the Baptist
Scripture Reflection
Third Sunday of Advent (C)

November 12, 2018 by frbillnicholas

The Widow’s Mite and the Sunday Collection

Homily for the 32nd Sunday of the Year

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See also my Scripture Reflection on “the Widow’s Mite”
Pecuniary Generosity to God

October 13, 2018 by frbillnicholas

Jesus Never Gives Assurances – The Rich Young Man

“Never Assurances:  Always One More Thing”
Scripture Reflection for the 28th Sunday of the Year

August 25, 2018 by frbillnicholas

A Time for Choosing

Scripture Reflection
21st Sunday of the Year
(the conclusion of John 6)

June 27, 2018 by frbillnicholas

What’s in a Name? – The Birth of John the Baptist

Homily for the Solemnity of the Nativity of John the Baptist
“What’s in a Name?

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Scripture Reflection for the Catholic San Francisco

June 16, 2018 by frbillnicholas

The Veiled Language of Parables

Scripture Reflection
for the 11th Sunday of the Year
“The Veiled Language of Parables”

May 7, 2018 by frbillnicholas

“LOVE ONE ANOTHER”

Jesus’ Teaching on Love – It’s not what you think
Scripture Reflection – John 15:9-17

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Homily for 6th Sunday of Easter (B) (audio)
“All You Need Is [Obedience to God’s Commands!]”

 

March 18, 2018 by frbillnicholas

“The Time Has Come” – TURNING POINT IN THE GOSPEL OF JOHN AND LENT

“The Time Has Come!”
5th Sunday of Lent and the Preparation for Holy Week

Scripture Reflection
Homily