May 14, 2023 by frbillnicholas DANTE, MARY and a MOTHER’S LOVE Homily for Mother’s Day, 20236th Sunday of Easter – Year A—–John 14:15-21 Fr. Bill offers a Homily for Mother’s Day in which he discusses modern connotations of “love” with the Love Jesus speaks of in the Bible.
January 1, 2023 by frbillnicholas DEATH OF POPE BENEDICT XVI Homily for the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God——–Luke Fr Bill eulogizes Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI on the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God.
May 22, 2022 by frbillnicholas WHAT AUTHORITY DO BISHOPS REALLY HAVE? Homily6th Sunday of Easter – CActs of the Apostles 15:1-29 Fr. Bill preaches about the nature and role of Bishops in the Church, and in particular how they exercise that authority within a particular framework and context
May 20, 2022 by frbillnicholas The Catholic Tradition of Ecumenical Councils — More than Just Vatican II Not many Christians, including Catholics, know that there is a rich history in the Catholic Church of the Ecumenical Council. For many, the only Council they are aware of is Vatican II (and maybe, by conclusion, Vatican I), but little is known about the dynamic and charism of the Council in the history and function of the Catholic Church.Fr. Bill discusses this history of the Councils, what they were, when they were held, what they discussed, their impact on the Catholic Faith and Tradition, and how the Second Vatican Council (Vatican II) fits into that rich Catholic Tradition.
