April 19, 2020 by frbillnicholas Thomas, the First Theologian St. Thomas the ApostleHomily for the 2nd Sunday of Easter(Divine Mercy Sunday) Why do we need to give St. Thomas a long needed reprieve from his designation as “The Doubter”? How are we, or are we not included in the Beatitude Jesus gives to Thomas? – “Blessed are they who have not seen but still believe.” Fr. Bill discusses the well known story of Jesus’ Resurrection. (Sorry if the sound seems a little odd. Tried a new setting. Will be going back to the old one.)
April 12, 2020 by frbillnicholas Empty Tomb / Empty Churches – Easter in a Time of Pandemic EASTER SUNDAY HOMILY Why is this Easter different from all other Easters?How is this Easter like all other Passovers?How can this Easter make us stronger in Faith?Fr. Bill’s Easter Sunday Homily addresses Easter Sunday during the Corona Virus Pandemic.
April 5, 2020 by frbillnicholas Holy Week in a Time of Pandemic Homily for Passion Sunday – 2020 There has not been a Holy Week like this in recent memory. Fr. Bill talks about the secret blessing that can come forth from a Holy Week and Easter time celebrated in the midst of Social Distancing and Sheltering-in-Place during the Corona Virus Pandemic.
March 29, 2020 by frbillnicholas Did Lazarus Die of the Corona Virus? Resurrection In a Time of PandemicHomily – 5th Sunday of Lent – AThe Raising of Lazarus from the Dead
March 16, 2020 by frbillnicholas OUTBREAK!! – Is God with us or Not? Homily – 3rd Sunday of Lent – AFr. Bill discusses the Corona Virus outbreak and opportunities during the Season of Lent.
February 24, 2020 by frbillnicholas LENT IS COMING so Turn the Other Cheek Homily – 7th Sunday of the Year – Sunday before Ash Wednesday, 2020
January 12, 2020 by frbillnicholas BAPTISM INTO CHRIST – The Baptism of Jesus Homily – Feast of the Baptism of Jesus How do the Seven Sacraments, starting with Baptism, reflect the Life of Jesus as we prepare for Eternal Life?
January 5, 2020 by frbillnicholas A “DARKNESS” IN THE LIGHT – The Epiphany Homily – Epiphany Sunday, 2020 Both Matthew and Luke present a more foreboding tale as part of their Infancy Narratives. Both involve a revelation or Epiphany, of Jesus.Fr. Bill preaches both “Epiphanies” and discusses how they constitute a darker side to the Birth of Jesus, and a sober reminder of who it is whose birth we celebrate.
December 30, 2019 by frbillnicholas THE EARLIEST CHRISTIAN CHURCH – The Holy Family Homily — HOLY FAMILY SUNDAY The Sunday following Christmas is the Feast of the Holy Family of Joseph, Mary and Jesus. Long before Jesus gathered any disciples, Mary and Joseph dedicated their lives to doing the will of God with Jesus at the center. Fr. Bill discusses how this was a precursor to the Christian Church, as well as a model and symbol of what the Church is today.
December 19, 2019 by frbillnicholas WAS JOHN THE BAPTIST DISAPPOINTED WITH JESUS? Homily – 3rd Sunday of AdventGaudete SundayJohn asks questions from Prison — “Is Jesus the one, or…?” John the Baptist in prison Matthew 14:3