February 21, 2026 by frbillnicholas WHEN A PRIEST EMBELLISHES MASS PRAYERS Lessons I’ve Learned as a Priest – part 5 Fr. Bill discusses the habit of some priest who embellish the words of the Mass and what it implies about their preaching. He also talks about why it is important for Priests to stick to the words of the Mass as written before them in the Roman Missal, and why they should take seriously their role as preachers.
December 19, 2025 by frbillnicholas LESSONS I’VE LEARNED AS A PRIEST Fr. Bill begins a series on the lessons he has learned serving as a priest for 25 years. With a little sarcasm, some humor but always addressing important spiritual issues he has had to face while serving the People, he discusses what he has observed, the spiritual dispositions he has experienced and the lessons he has learned as a Shepherd of Souls.
April 18, 2019 by frbillnicholas HOLY THURSDAY – The Other Great Commission Lenten Reflection, #37 Jesus gives two Great Commissions. One is called “The Great Commission” and was given before leaving his Disciples after the Resurrection. The other was given at the Last Supper. Fr. Bill discusses how Holy Thursday celebrates the institution of the Holy Eucharist, but also of the Commission Jesus gave to His Disciples, and, by extension, to the entire Church.
