Redemption through Christ, the Apostles, and our bishop. Apostolicity. Unity with our bishop and the pope. Read more »
Redemption through Christ, the Apostles, and their successors: Third Sunday in Ordinary Time – Year A
Jesus Christ, Son of God, Saves and Sanctifies: Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
Jesus Christ is the glorious Son of God who saves and sanctifies us. The Sacrament of Baptism. Holy Water. Read more »
The Baptism of the Lord
Central Idea: Isaiah prophesied Christ. Doctrine: The Baptism of Jesus. Practical Application: Acts of contrition. To view the Lectionary 21 readings, click here. Central Idea: Isaiah prophesied Christ Reading 1 Is 42:1-4, 6-7 Thus says the LORD: Here is my servant whom I uphold, my chosen one with whom I am […] Read more »
The Epiphany of the Lord
The Epiphany of the Redeemer. The Church is the sacrament of human unity. Prayer for Christian unity. Read more »
Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Mother of God
God has blessed humanity through the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God. The New Law frees from restrictions of the Old Law. How to live the blessings of the children of God. 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 Nativity of the Lord – Generic Homily Outline
There are four sets of Lectionary readings for Christmas. Below is a generic outline which can be used with any of the readings for Christmas. It focuses on the four Gospel readings of the day and so the whole Christmas story as told by Matthew, Luke, and John. Central idea: […] Read more »
The Nativity of the Lord – Mass During the Day
Central idea: The Birth of Christ. Doctrine: Holy images. Practical application: Contemplate the sacred images of Christmas. Read more »
The Nativity of the Lord – Mass at Dawn
Central idea: Christ is born. Doctrine: The Christmas mystery. Practical application: Living the Christmas mystery. Read more »
The Nativity of the Lord – Mass at Night
Central idea: The Prince of Peace is born. Doctrine: The marvelous exchange. Practical application: Becoming littler. Read more »
Nativity of the Lord – The Vigil Mass
Jesus is the Promised Son of David. The Angelus prayer. Read more »
Jesus Christ is Emmanuel, God-with-Us: the Fourth Sunday of Advent – Year A
Jesus Christ is Emmanuel, God-with-Us. The Incarnation. An Act of Faith in the Incarnation. Read more »
Patience and Zeal: Third Sunday of Advent – Year A
God is our savior from oppression, suffering, and death. The virtue of patience. Zeal in living and spreading the Faith. Read more »
Second Sunday of Advent
Central Idea: Even though as followers of Christ we are each undergoing a difficult but good transformation, we can feel a lot of joy in this life anticipating the joy of heaven. Doctrine: The Theological Virtue of Hope. Practical Application: Ways to activate hope. Read more »
The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Central Idea: Mary is the New Eve, the mother of all who live in Christ. Doctrine: The Immaculate Conception. Practical Application: Ways to grow closer to Our Lady. Read more »