Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time

For a Doctrinal Homily Outline for the Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time click here.

• Central idea: Light of the world.
• Doctrine: The right to religious freedom and the social duty of Catholics.
• Practical application: Private and public goodness.

Here is an excerpt:

• Jesus Christ is the just man who is the light of the world. His light shines through the darkness for all who are upright, that is, all who want what is right.
• We are the poor who sin, suffer, and die. This just man has lavishly given us eternal salvation.
• Human and demonic hatred did everything it could to destroy this just man, but he was steadfast and redeemed us through suffering and death, the enemy’s most powerful weapons.
• Christ’s victory is why he is in everlasting memory, why his “horn” or generosity is exalted in glory.
• With God’s grace, everyone who is also just can be generous, giving lavishly to others like Christ.
• The salt we give to the earth and the light we shine on the earth are the riches of goodness Christ gives us. They are shown by the good and generous things we do for others.