Central idea: Contrition. Doctrine: The act of contrition. Practical application: Acts of contrition. Read more »
Contrition – The Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
To reign is to serve – Second Sunday of Ordinary Time
Central idea: God calls men to serve. Doctrine: “To reign is to serve.” Practical application: To reign by being a humble, obedient servant. Read more »
The Baptism of the Lord
Our Lord’s public life began when he was baptized by St. John the Baptist at the River Jordan. In his baptism, although he was entirely free from sin, Christ identified himself with sinful humanity. His baptism is also a glimpse into the inner Trinitarian life of God. If you follow […] Read more »
Christ’s Salvation is a Gift for Every Human Being: The Epiphany of the Lord
Central Idea: Christ’s salvation is a gift for every human being. Doctrine: Love for the materially and spiritual poor. Practical Application: Christian service. Read more »
The Epiphany
Central Idea: Christ’s redemption is for all. Doctrine: Christ has come to save every person who wants to be saved. Practical Application: Personal apostolate is our participation in the saving mission of the Church. Read more »
The Solemnity of Mary, the Mother of God
Central Idea: Let us honor the maiden from Nazareth because she is the Mother of the Eternal God. Doctrine: Mary the Mother of God or the Theotokos. Practical Application: Honoring Our Lady. Read more »
Mary, the Mother of God
Central Idea: Mary, the Mother of God. Doctrine: Jesus Christ, true God and true Man. Practical Application: Contemplate Christ and his Mother with reason, revelation, and imagination. Read more »
The Holy Family and our family
Doctrinal and practical reflections on the lectionary readings for the Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Jospeh. Read more »
Feast of the Holy Family – The Virtues of the Children in God’s Family
Central idea: The virtues of the children in God’s family. Doctrine: Family virtues. Practical Application: How to teach virtues to children. Read more »
The Feast of the Holy Family and the Fourth Commandment
Central Idea: The fourth commandment serves and protects the family. Doctrine: The Fourth Commandment. Practical Application: Obeying the fourth commandment better. Read more »
God Dwells in the Family: Doctrinal Homily Outline for the Holy Family
Central idea: God dwells in the family. Doctrine: The domestic church of the Holy Family. Practical application: Making the family more a domestic church. Read more »
Christmas
There are four Masses for the Nativity of Christ, each with its own Lectionary readings. To access an outline for each of them, plus one based just on the four Gospel readings, click here and then scroll down the page. If you enjoyed this article, get email updates (it’s free) Read more »
Mary, Virgin Most Prudent: Fourth Sunday of Advent
Central idea: Mary, Virgin Most Prudent. Doctrine: The virtue of prudence. Practical application: Growing in prudence. Read more »
Rejoice in the Lord Always: Third Sunday of Advent
Central idea: Rejoice in the Lord. Doctrine: The Beatitudes. Practical application: Rejoicing in the Lord always. Read more »
What Sort of Persons We Ought to Be: Second Sunday of Advent
Central idea: The sort of persons we should be eager to become. Doctrine: The virtue of friendliness. Practical application: Become friendlier. Read more »