Central idea: Commitment to Christ. Doctrine: God’s fidelity and love lived in Christian marriage. Practical application: Renewal of commitment. Read more »
Commitment to Christ–Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time
The Eucharist and mental prayer– Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time
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 »
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 »