5 Things with Father Bill : Hope, Humor, and Help for the Soul

2021 Illumination Book Awards, Gold Medal: Catholic

For almost a decade, popular priest and YouTube personality Fr. Bill Byrne wrote a column titled “5 Things” for his local church newspaper featuring five life hacks, prayer starters, or spiritual meditations to help readers grow closer to God and appreciate the small—but vital—things in life. Now, in a practical and engaging guide to embracing happiness, 5 Things with Father Bill features fifty topics to enhance ordinary days and holidays with insights, reflections, and encouragement.

Filled with wisdom and whimsy, readers will learn:

• ways to conquer fear,
• how to be a genius,
• the power of blessings and prayers,
• saints to emulate,
• tips for Lent, Easter, Advent and Christmas, and even lessons from Maggie, Fr. Bill’s pet Labrador retriever.

Witty and endearing with hands-on, real world advice, 5 Things with Father Bill makes the perfect gift for readers looking for a burst of inspiration and a dose of good cheer.

Father William (Bill) Byrne is a native of Washington, D.C. For 8 years he was the Pastor of St. Peter’s on Capitol Hill, developing and providing a special ministry for Catholic members of Congress. In 2016, Pope Francis named Fr. Byrne a Missionary of Mercy for the Jubilee Year of Mercy. 
Bishop Byrne is a popular columnist and YouTube personality, with his series “Five Things” highlighting five life hacks, prayer starters, or spiritual meditations to help people grow closer to God and appreciate the small — but vital –things in life.  
Pope Francis named him as the 10th bishop of Springfield on October 14,  2020. Bishop Byrne was ordained and installed as the 10th Bishop of Springfield on Dec. 14 at St. Michael’s Cathedral in Springfield by Boston Cardinal Sean O’Malley.
Videos of his popular 5 Things series can be found on YouTube.