Church Teaching

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ERIKA KIRK & FORGIVENESS

Is it Even Possible to Forgive in such an Unforgiving Culture?

During a Memorial rally for her husband, Erika Kirk publicly declared that she forgives her husband’s killer. Fr. Bill discusses the basic Christian mandate to Forgive and discusses the many misunderstandings people attach to the idea and practice of Forgiveness.

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THE CROSS OF CHRIST & THE AMERICAN FLAG

Two Symbols of Freedom Joined

Homily – TRIUMP OF THE CROSS

The Cross is the symbol of Freedom for the Human Race. The American Flag is the Symbol of Freedom for the United States; Founded on Christian principles and enjoying Freedom of Religion. Fr. Bill preaches on the Triumph of the Cross of Christ and the Anniversary of the Siege of Fourt McHenry and how Francis Scott Key’s “Star Spangled Banner” is a fitting tribute to the National Flag of a Christian Nation.

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WILL POPE LEO BE A LOST OPPORTUNITY

The Ascension of Jesus
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Acts of the Apostles 1:1-11

Fr. Bill preaches about the new papacy of Pope Leo XIV in light of the celebration of the Lord’s Ascension into Heaven.

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Vatican II & the Conciliar Tradition of the Church

Homily – 6th Sunday of Easter – C
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Acts of the Apostles 16:1-29
List of Ecumenical Councils
16 Documents of Vatican II (list)

Fr. Bill preaches on the Apostolic Council of Jerusalem and how Catholic conciliar tradition, down to the Second Vatican Council, is modeled after the first crisis and resolution faced by the Apostolic generation.

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THE END OF THE WORLD AS WE KNEW IT

The Book of Revelation and the New Creation
Homily – 5th Sunday of Easter – C
Revelation 21:1-5a

Fr. Bill preaches on the Book of Revelation’s introduction of the New Creation and what it means that “the sea was no more.” He also relates what is revealed in Revelation to current events in the World and in the Church.

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IT IS NOT A SIN TO “JUDGE”

So What did Jesus Command?

Homily – 7th Sunday of Year C
Luke 6:27-38

Fr. Bill preaches on Jesus’ command to “stop judging” and how modern society, even modern Christians interpret it incorrectly.

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KNEELING FOR COMMUNION – Where is Church Authority to be Found

Fr. Bill addresses the recent instruction of Chicago Archbishop, Cardinal Blaise Cupich that all Catholics in his Archdiocese stand when receiving Communion.