Author: Kevin Aldrich
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Feast of the Holy Family
Here are links to four outlines for the Feast of the Holy Family. The domestic Church The fourth commandment Family virtues The Holy Family and our families
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Christmas
The Nativity of the Lord There are four sets of Lectionary readings for Christmas. To access any of them, plus a fifth outline based just on the Gospel readings for the day, click the links below. Vigil At Night At Dawn During the Day Based on all four Gospels
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The Fourth Sunday of Advent
To view Lectionary 12, click here. Basic Question: Our Lady believed God would keep the promises he made to her. That is why St. Elizabeth said to her, “Blessed are you who believed that what was spoken to you by the Lord would be fulfilled.” God has made you many promises. Do you believe that…
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Fourth Sunday of Advent: The Word became flesh
The Word became flesh. The Son became incarnate to do the Father’s will. Contemplation of the Unborn Christ.
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Third Sunday of Advent – Joy
Central idea: Prepare for joy. Doctrine: Joy. Practical application: Becoming more joyful.
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Third Sunday of Advent – Purity of heart
Central Idea: We can experience some of the peace and joy of salvation right now, on the condition that we purify our hearts. Doctrine: Purity of heart. Practical Application: Having purity of heart and acting for a right intention.
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Second Sunday of Advent – Hope
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.
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Second Sunday of Advent – Prayer for the Kingdom of God
Central idea: The road to the Kingdom of God. Doctrine and practical application: Prayer for the coming of the Kingdom of God.
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The First Sunday of Advent – Charity
Central Idea: We will always be ready to meet Christ our Judge if every day we are humbly making the effort to obey his commandments out of love. Doctrine: The Theological virtue of Charity. Practical Application: Acts of the virtue of religion; acts of love.
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First Sunday of Advent – Vigilance
Central idea: Vigilance. Doctrine: The final tribulation and Christ’s Last Judgment. Practical application: Alertness.
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The Solemnity Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe
Central idea: Christ is my King and God. Doctrine: Christ as Lord and King. Practical application: Reigning by serving.
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Judgment: Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time
Central idea: The last days and things. Doctrine: The Last Judgment and the hope of a new heaven and a new earth. Practical application: What to do now to be ready for the hour of our death.