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417. What’s missing in the Creed: Part One

Posted on September 9, 2023September 14, 2023 by Fr. Bill

Now that I’ve got your attention (and may the Holy Fathers of the First and Second Ecumenical Councils forgive me) I’m not suggesting for a moment that the Creed be altered. However, I do I wish the it contained some reference to: The Teachings of Jesus By which I mean His directions for living, His […]

405. What ever happened to Fathers?

Posted on June 16, 2023June 16, 2023 by Fr. Bill

Here comes another reprint from five years ago, June 15, 2018 to be exact. My excuses: 1 As most of you know, since February I have been serving as interim pastor in my home parish. Please pray for me. Our new Pastor arrives on August 1, when I can “re-retire”. Till then, some weeks I am […]

126. War and Peace: Part One – Christ, the Early Church, the Just War Theory

Posted on May 17, 2019November 23, 2022 by Fr. Bill

Christ is risen! Truly he is risen! “Wars and Rumors of Wars” The time to think about war rationally is before we get into one. Once war begins it’s too late. Then all sorts of emotions and reactions, pride and propaganda take over. And after people are killed in war, there is a fervent and very […]