December 20, 2020 by frbillnicholas ALL THAT IS GOLD… – The Annunciation and the Lord of the Rings Homily – 4th Sunday of AdventThe Annunciation to the Blessed Virgin Mary How does a poem by J.R.R. Tolkien, featured in “The Fellowship of the Ring” (Book 1 of “The Lord of the Rings”) reflect the same sentiment expressed by the Angel Gabriel during the Annunciation to the Blessed Virgin Mary?In his Homily, Fr. Bill discusses an often overlooked detail in the Annunciation to Mary, it’s relation to the Annunciation to Zechariah immediately preceding it, and how Tolkien’s Catholicism was worked into his storytelling of the redemption of Middle Earth.
December 18, 2020 by frbillnicholas TRADITION OF ANNUNCIATION Scripture Reflection4th Sunday of Advent – BHow many Annunciations are there throughout the Holy Scriptures?
December 27, 2019 by frbillnicholas The Tradition of Multiple Annunciations Scripture Reflection4th Sunday of Advent – Year AMary’s was not the only Annunciation in the Bible. What are some of the other instances when someone received a heavenly announcement?
December 24, 2017 by frbillnicholas TRADITION OF ANNUNCIATION “Tradition of Annunciation” Homily – 4th Sunday of Advent (B)
December 24, 2017 by frbillnicholas ANNUNCIATION and THE ANGEL OF THE END-TIMES “Angel of the End Times” Scripture Reflection on the Annunciation
