September 1, 2024 by frbillnicholas HOW TO RESPECT AND RENEW CATHOLIC TRADITION Homily22nd Sunday of the Year – B “Tradition” is a word that is tossed around a lot in Catholic circles. Jesus criticizes the Pharisees clinging to human tradition. Fr. Bill preaches about what Tradition, what it means for the Church, what its origins and aims are and how we can renew and restore meaningful Catholic traditions.
August 9, 2024 by frbillnicholas CATHOLIC/CHRISTIAN READING – Fr. Bill’s Recommendations Fr. Bill presents a handful of recommendations from Catholic History. Recommendations include the writings of such Church Fathers as Ignatius of Sts. Antioch, Polycarp of Smyrna, Justin Martyr, Augustine, Benedict as well as the works of St. John of the Cross, Theresa of Avila and Thomas Merton.
May 24, 2024 by frbillnicholas HARRISON BUTKER’S ALMOST PERFECT SPEECH – One Fatal Flaw Harrison Butker of the Kansas City Chiefs spoke at the commencement ceremony of Benedictine College. Responses have been mixed, and strong. Fr. Bill gives his take on what was said and the flaw that betrays a serious issue within the Catholic Church, that can potentially ruin the credibility of the rest of his speech.
May 17, 2024 by frbillnicholas “THE LUSTY MONTH OF MAY” Fr. Bill discusses May as a month dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary, its possible origins, and how it can inspire evangelization to the Modern World.
May 3, 2024 by frbillnicholas CHOOSING A CONFIRMATION NAME One of the Traditions of celebrating and receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation is the choosing of a “Confirmation Name”. Fr. Bill discusses the practice, its importance, and the many clumsy ways it is observed, especially during the celebration of Confirmation itself.
April 21, 2024 by frbillnicholas Vocations – Why the Shortage? Sunday Homily4th Sunday o Advent – B“Good Shepherd Sunday” For “Good Shepherd Sunday” Fr. Bill preaches on the reasons for the shortage of Priests and Religious Brothers and Sisters. How we Pray for Vocations may have a lot to do with it.
February 18, 2024 by frbillnicholas TEMPTING THE TEMPTER The Temptations of Jesus in the Desert———Homily – First Sunday of Lent Fr. Bill preaches on the Temptation of Jesus and how engaging fully in the practices, observances, penances and sacrifices during Lent actually invite temptation as part of the Spiritual Exercises of the season.
December 31, 2023 by frbillnicholas FAITH, FAMILY & FREEDOM Homily for HOLY FAMILY SUNDAYLuke 2:22-40 The stability of any Society depends on the stability of the Family. Fr. Bill preaches on how the Holy Family of Joseph, Mary and Jesus symbolizes God’s entry and sanctification of the basic element of a free and stable society, the basic component of the Church, and ultimately, a basic symbol of God’s gift of Freedom.
