June 7, 2020 by frbillnicholas

The True Christian Faith – A Litmus Test

Homily — TRINITY SUNDAY

We believe in Jesus Christ, but we must also believe in the God He revealed. Fr. Bill preaches on the essential faith in One God in Three Persons – Father, Son and Holy Spirit.

May 31, 2020 by frbillnicholas

A Pandemic Pentecost

Homily for Pentecost Sunday – 2020

During the continued crisis brought forth by an evil, invisible force among us, Fr. Bill preaches the Feast of Pentecost in the midst of the lock-down during the Corona Virus Pandemic

April 19, 2020 by frbillnicholas

Thomas, the First Theologian

St. Thomas the Apostle
Homily 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 Pandemic

Homily – 5th Sunday of Lent – A
The Raising of Lazarus from the Dead

March 16, 2020 by frbillnicholas

OUTBREAK!! – Is God with us or Not?

Homily – 3rd Sunday of Lent – A

Fr. 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.