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Discussions on the Catholic Faith, the Finer Things of Life and how things fit into the greater arch of History and Current Events.... more
FAQs about FAITH HOPE & HISTORY with FR. BILL:How many episodes does FAITH HOPE & HISTORY with FR. BILL have?The podcast currently has 131 episodes available.
March 21, 2026LESSONS I HAVE LEARNED AS A PRIEST, part 7 - Uses and Abuses of Confession for Priests and PenitentsFr. Bill discusses the Sacrament of Confession and how both Priest Confessors and Penitents can grow lax in the celebration of such an important Sacrament. He also offers some suggestions to both Priests and Penitents on how to make the Sacrament a more meaningful experience of God's Forgiveness....more29minPlay
February 27, 2026LESSONS I HAVE LEARNED AS A PRIEST, part 6 - A Matter of ConscienceFr. Bill discusses the issue of Conscience; how it used and misused in moral decision making and what it means for Christians. Is it an internal justification of any action? Is it a means whereby God guides us from within? How can we be confident in its guidance? How do we properly form it in ourselves and those entrusted to us for their upbringing?...more26minPlay
February 20, 2026LESSONS I HAVE LEARNED AS A PRIEST, part 5 - When A Priest Embelishes the Mass PrayersFr. 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....more26minPlay
February 06, 2026LESSONS I HAVE LEARNED AS A PRIEST, part 4 - Reasons To Make ChangesFr. Bill discusses his basic principle for making changes in parishes in which he has served as a priest...more34minPlay
January 23, 2026ARE WE STILL A PERSECUTED CHURCH? - Disruption at the Church in MinneapolisFr. Bill comments on the disruption by protestors of a Christian Church in Minneapolis, Minnesota in light of the Church's celebration of its Martyrs. He also makes a comparison between the suffering of Martyrs throughout Christian History with the harassment in the US and the West, and in some places continued Persecution of Christians throughout the world. ...more28minPlay
January 16, 2026LESSONS I HAVE LEARNED AS A PRIEST, part 3 -- It is only the work of the Holy Spirit if it is my wayFr. Bill discusses the all-too-common habit of interpreting the work of the Holy Spirit (or the opposite) according to our own desire and agenda....more30minPlay
January 02, 2026LESSONS I'VE LEARNED AS A PRIEST - Part 2Fr. Bill discusses two more "rules" he has learned serving as a priest, offering his thoughts for reflection on how we conduct ourselves as a Church weather as leaders in a parish or as parishioners toward each other....more29minPlay
December 19, 2025LESSONS I'VE LEARNED AS A PRIESTFr. 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....more37minPlay
December 06, 2025ST NICHOLAS & THE 17OOTH ANNIVERSARY OF NICAEA2025 marks the 1700th year since the first Ecumenical Council of the Catholic Church. Fr. Bill discusses its place in history, and as a context to the life of St. Nicholas of Myra, the inspiration for Santa Clause and the icon of the Holy Advent-Christmas Season....more18minPlay
November 21, 2025HEALTHCARE & EDUCATION - A Question of RightsFr. Bill talks about the value of good healthcare and education, but should they be considered a "right"....more25minPlay
FAQs about FAITH HOPE & HISTORY with FR. BILL:How many episodes does FAITH HOPE & HISTORY with FR. BILL have?The podcast currently has 131 episodes available.