Holidays

Homilies, Articles, Commentaries, Reflections and General Thoughts on the occasion of National or Secular Holidays

February 15, 2020 by frbillnicholas

TRUMP BULLYING (& St. Valentines Day)

My visit to the last airing of the Brett Winterble Show before Brett moves to Charlotte.
We discuss an article that blames President Trump for a minuscule increase in bullying in schools.
We also discuss the history behind February 14th being the feast day of St. Valentine, and of two Saints more important to Western History.

December 19, 2019 by frbillnicholas

WAS JOHN THE BAPTIST DISAPPOINTED WITH JESUS?

Homily – 3rd Sunday of Advent
Gaudete Sunday
John asks questions from Prison — “Is Jesus the one, or…?”

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.

April 24, 2019 by frbillnicholas

EASTER and the Sri Lanka Bombings – Brett Winterble Show

My latest visit with my friend, Brett Winterble in which we discuss the pattern of attacks against Christians throughout the world, in light of the Easter bombings in Sri Lanka.

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January 22, 2019 by frbillnicholas

Brett Winterble Show — Martin Luther King, Jr., March for Life and the Covington High School Incident

My latest visit to the Brett Winterble Show in which we discuss Martin Luther King, Jr., the Washington D.C. March for Life and the particular experience of certain Catholic High School students from Kentucky who participated.

December 26, 2018 by frbillnicholas

CHRISTMAS PERSPECTIVES – A Christmas Homily

Homily for Christmas, 2019 – December 25, 2028

December 21, 2018 by frbillnicholas

MERRY CHRISTMAS from the BRETT WINTERBLE SHOW

My latest visit to the Brett Winterble Show in which we discuss the values and meaning of Christmas and the penchant for politicians to use the Christmas feast to promote a particular agenda.

December 16, 2018 by frbillnicholas

A CALL TO JOY

John the Baptist and the Call to Joy
Homily – 3rd Sunday of Advent (C)

December 3, 2018 by frbillnicholas

FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT – How to Celebrate the Advent Season

Homily
First Sunday of Advent, 2019

June 17, 2018 by frbillnicholas

Father’s Day: A Day for Dads – The Brett Winterble Show

My latest visit to the Brett Winterble Show
Father’s Day is a Day for Dads, not for Priests