Forward Boldly: Interview with Fr. Paul Nicholson

Fr. Paul Nicholson is a parish priest in the diocese of London, Ontario. He carries various responsibilities, most notably, the offering of the Mass of Blessed John XXIII with his regular parish activities. Awakened by the call of Pope Benedict XVI in Summorum Pontificum to rediscover the patrimony of the faith, Fr. Nicholson has enthusiastically embraced the work of reestablishing in a regular parish setting, the ancient Mass.

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The title of the radio show is taken from the battle cry of St. Joan of Arc. Riding before the army of soldiers, holding high her battle standard on which was emblazoned the names of Jesus and Mary, she would cry out, “In God’s name, forward boldly!”

Like St. Joan, who displayed fierce courage and fearlessness in the face of the enemy, as Christians, we are also called to ride out boldly to fight on behalf of Truth, cutting down all enemies and rescuing souls from death, using the weapons of prayer, sacrifice, personal holiness, & evangelism through word and deed. And like this saint, we are called to take the offense. Not meant merely to sit back and ward off the blows that may come, we are, rather, called to ride forth to wage war against the enemy and attack, giving no quarter.

Because of her tenacity, courage, fidelity, and humility, this radio program has been entrusted to the care of the Little Maid, that through her intercession it may be used as a vessel to spread Truth and crush error. St. Joan of Arc, pray for us!