Central idea and doctrine: The Eucharist, which is a scandal to some, is our daily bread and a pledge of glory to come. Practical application: Mental prayer. Read more »
The Eucharist and mental prayer– Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Homiletic outline for the Solemnity of the Assumption of Mary into heaven. Read more »
Communion with the Bread of Life – Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Central idea: Our Lord is the Bread of Life. Doctrine: The Mass as a memorial. Practical application: Worthy reception of Communion. Read more »
Life in Christ – Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Central idea and doctrine: Life in Christ. Practical application: Choosing Life in Christ. Read more »
Gift giving – Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Central idea: Self-giving. Doctrine: The exchange of spiritual gifts in the communion of the Church. Practical application: Ways to live the communion of the Church. Read more »
Good shepherds – Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Central idea:Good and bad shepherds.Doctrine:Workers for peace and justice in public life. Practical application:Civic involvement. Read more »
Heal the Sick– The Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Central idea: Care for others. Doctrine: All Christians share in Christ’s healing mission. Practical application: Caring for the Sick. Read more »
Do not be afraid
A homily on divine filiation for the Feast of St. Josemaria Escriva. Read more »
The Christian meaning of death – The Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Central idea: The resurrection of the dead. Doctrine: The Christian meaning of death. Practical application: Preparation for death. Read more »
Strengthening faith – Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Central idea: Humble prophets bring glad tidings to the humble poor. Doctrine: Perseverance in faith. Practical application: Shipbuilding our faith. Read more »
Confession – Guest Homily for the Tenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B
The need for and how to make a good confession. Read more »
Nativity of St. John the Baptist – Mass during the Day
Central idea: From his conception, John the Baptist is Christ’s divinely appointed herald. Doctrine: John the Baptist and the Holy Spirit. Practical application: Be led by the Holy Spirit by prudence and counsel. Read more »
The Kingdom of God—Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
Central idea: Christ is the King of the Kingdom of God and we are called to be his subjects. Doctrine: Christ’s Kingdom is for us, the lowly. Practical application: We can “learn” Christ by prayerfully reading Sacred Scripture. Read more »
Paradise – Tenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Central idea: Christ’s victory over our sin. Doctrine: Man in paradise. Practical application: Foretaste of paradise. Read more »
Eucharist: The Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ
Central idea: The Holy Eucharist. Doctrine: The Real Presence of Christ in the Holy Eucharist. Practical application: Worthy reception of the Holy Eucharist. Read more »