Channel Title: Fr. William Nicholas Channel Description: Catholic Priest serving in the Diocese of Evansville, Indiana. Patriotic Catholic -- Patriotic American (in that order!) Addicted to History (American, Civil War, Church, U.S. Constitution, English, Biblical, Ancient, Western Civilization . . . ) Would rather stick to what the Church teaches than try to remember all the different contradictory variations designed to keep the faith easy and palatable. Would rather understand current events in terms of their Historical Perspective than by a socio-political agenda. Enjoy Reading (especially the classics and historical biographies), Movies (especially older classics from when Hollywood had any creativity and imagination), Fishing (especially when they actually bite) & traveling (especially throughout the United States). I appreciate comments on videos where comments are open. Please keep them short, to the point, & devoid of disparaging remarks. Visit my personal website: Fides Nostra www.frbillnicholas.com <video> PAGANISM OF THE GLANDS - Cultural vs. Christian Love Description: Jesus commands his disciples to "Love one another". Fr. Bill preaches on the manner of Jesus' command of Love, and the cultural hedonism of the modern world. -------- also -- Listen to Fr. Bill's podcast, "Faith, Hope & History" -- https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/william-nicholas5 </video> <video> ASCENT INTO PRAYER - The Transfiguration of Jesus Description: Jesus was Transfigured when he invited Peter, James and John to join him in Prayer. Fr. Bill preaches about how the Transfiguration is all about Prayer and how we can grow and expand our prayer during Lent. ----- Also, listen to Fr. Bill's podcast, "Faith, Hope & History" - https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/william-nicholas5 </video> <video> BUT WHAT DO YOU SAY - Jesus' Question to Peter is His Question to Us Description: What do people say? But What do YOU say? Fr. Bill talks about the various ways Jesus asks us to take a stand in the midst of popular opinion, outlooks and descriptions. As People of Faith, we know what "everyone else" says; Jesus asks us what WE say. ------------ Also, Listen to Fr. Bill's Podcast, "Faith, Hope & History" -- https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/william-nicholas5 </video> <video> HOW TO RESPECT AND RENEW CATHOLIC TRADITION Description: "Tradition" is a word that is tossed around a lot in Catholic circles. Jesus criticizes the Pharisees clinging to human tradition. Fr. Bill preaches about what Tradition, what it means for the Church, what its origins and aims are and how we can renew and restore meaningful Catholic traditions. ------ also .... listen to Fr. Bill's Podcast - "Faith, Hope and History" - https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/william-nicholas5 </video> <video> WAITING FOR CHRIST & ANTICIPATING DEATH Description: Christians do not fixate on when Jesus will Return in Glory. Fr. Bill preaches on how Catholics wait in hope for Christ's Return, but live their lives in anticipation of Death; once the ultimate alienation from God because of sin, is now saturated with God's presence because of Christ. Fr. Bill also talks about how Catholics anticipate Death, and ultimately celebrate it as they commend the faithful departed. ---------- Also, listen to Fr. Bill's Podcast: "Faith, Hope & History" -- https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/william-nicholas5 </video> <video> WHAT WOULD JESUS SAY to a Rich Young Man Description: Fr. Bill addresses the best ways to answer the popular question, "What Would Jesus Say" ---- Also, listen to Fr. Bill's Podcast, "Faith, Hope & History" - https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/william-nicholas5 </video> <video> JUST GOING THROUGH THE MOTIONS - A Tale of Two Blind Men Description: Mark's Gospel tells two stories of a Blind Man being Cured by Jesus. Fr. Bill talks about how these two stories are different and what the implications are for both in how we approach Praying, Worshiping God, and Living the Christian Faith ------------------ also, listen to Fr. Bill's Podcast, "Faith, Hope & History" - https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/william-nicholas5 </video> <video> CUTTING OFF THE GREAT MILLSTONE - Why Did Jesus Use Extreme Rhetoric? Description: Cut off your hand! Cast into the sea with a great millstone around your neck! Jesus uses extreme language in his teaching. Fr. Bill discusses what it all means, why Jesus uses such language, and how we as Christians can follow such extreme teaching (without resorting to dismemberment). ---- Also, listen to Fr Bill's Podcast - "Faith, Hope & History" -- https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/william-nicholas5 </video> <video> LIBERTY, FREEDOM & HOLINESS - The Holy Family Description: Fr. Bill preaches on the Family as reflected in the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph --- Also, listen to Fr. Bill's Podcast: "Faith, Hope & History" -- https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/william-nicholas5 </video> <video> St. Anthony of the Desert - "White Martyrdom" and Early Christian Monasticism Description: Fr. Bill discusses the holiness of St. Anthony of the Desert - also known as Anthony Abbot, of Egypt and "the Great" - and how his example and the example of the desert fathers sowed the seeds of what has become Christian Monasticism. </video> <video> ...AND GOD CREATED MARRIAGE - matrimony is not a right granted by government Description: Fr. Bill preaches on how Marriage is linked to Creation, what it means for us as Human Beings, and how We are Called to more fully embrace it as God Created it. ----- Also, Listen to Fr. Bill's Podcast, "Faith, Hope & History" - https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/william-nicholas5 </video> <video> MARY AS "MOTHER OF GOD" - New Series Intro Description: In a new series Fr. Bill will discuss the Saints of the Catholic Church and different examples of holiness they provide for Christians today. In his first of the series, Fr. Bill discusses how and why the Blessed Virgin Mary is honored as "Mother of God". </video> <video> ST. PATRICK OF IRELAND - The Christian Confidence in a Triumphant Messiah Description: The Second Half of the Gospel of John presents a Confident Jesus, determined to carry out His Father's will. St. Patrick evangelized Ireland with the same zeal and surety in his message and mission. Fr. Bill ties the two together, including a prayer from among the earliest tradition of Christian evangelization as the Church begins the final days and weeks of the Season of Lent. ----------------- also - Visits Fr. Bill's Podcast: Faith, Hope & History -- https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/william-nicholas5 </video> <video> VOCATIONS TO THE PRIESTHOOD: WHY THE SHORTAGE? - Good Shepherd Sunday Description: For "Good Shepherd Sunday" Fr. Bill preaches on the reasons for the shortage of Priests and Religious Brothers and Sisters. How we Pray for Vocations may have a lot to do with it. ---- also, listen to Fr. Bill's podcast, "Faith, Hope & History" -- https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/william-nicholas5 </video> <video> WHO IS THE "LESSER OF TWO EVILS"? - Catholics and Election 2024 Description: Pope Francis commented that Catholics in America need to choose the "Lesser of Two Evils" in the upcoming Election for the U.S. Presidency. Fr. Bill preaches on what constitutes the "Lesser of Two Evils" and what ramifications it has for how Catholics should vote. ----- Also, Listen to Fr. Bill's Podcast - "Faith, Hope & History" -- https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/william-nicholas5 </video>

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Catholic Priest serving in the Diocese of Evansville, Indiana.

Patriotic Catholic -- Patriotic American (in that order!)

Addicted to History (American, Civil War, Church, U.S. Constitution, English, Biblical, Ancient, Western Civilization . . . )

Would rather stick to what the Church teaches than try to remember all the different contradictory variations designed to keep the faith easy and palatable.

Would rather understand current events in terms of their Historical Perspective than by a socio-political agenda.

Enjoy Reading (especially the classics and historical biographies), Movies (especially older classics from when Hollywood had any creativity and imagination), Fishing (especially when they actually bite) & traveling (especially throughout the United States).

I appreciate comments on videos where comments are open. Please keep them short, to the point, & devoid of disparaging remarks.

Visit my personal website: Fides Nostra
www.frbillnicholas.com

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