Author: Kevin Aldrich

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. Written as an aid for homilists and a resource for the faithful, this doctrinal homily outline (1) provides…

Central idea: Give all you have to God. Doctrine: Poverty of heart. Practical application: Voluntary humility. Written as an aid for homilists and a resource for the faithful, this doctrinal homily outline (1) provides insights into the Lectionary readings, (2) explicates a doctrine of Catholic Faith or morals from them, and (3) shows specific ways…

Central idea: Faith which saves. Doctrine: Faith is a gift of God. Practical application: Faith in action. Written as an aid for homilists and a resource for the faithful, this doctrinal homily outline (1) provides insights into the Lectionary readings, (2) explicates a doctrine of Catholic Faith or morals from them, and (3) shows specific…

Central idea: Prayer in the face of difficulties. Doctrine: Christ’s redemptive death in God’s plan of salvation. Practical application: Co-redeemers with Christ. Written as an aid for homilists and a resource for the faithful, this doctrinal homily outline (1) provides insights into the Lectionary readings, (2) explicates a doctrine of Catholic Faith or morals from…

Central idea: True wealth and how to attain it. Doctrine: The danger of and the need for wealth. Practical application: Corporal and spiritual works of justice and mercy. Written as an aid for homilists and a resource for the faithful, this doctrinal homily outline (1) provides insights into the Lectionary readings, (2) explicates a doctrine…

Central idea: What is marriage? Doctrine: Conjugal fidelity. Practical application: Witness conjugal fidelity in deed and word. Written as an aid for homilists and a resource for the faithful, this doctrinal homily outline (1) provides insights into the Lectionary readings, (2) explicates a doctrine of Catholic Faith or morals from them, and (3) shows specific…

Central idea: Value the good others possess; abhor your own evil. Doctrine: Ecumenism. Practical application: How to be a more ecumenical Catholic. Written as an aid for homilists and a resource for the faithful, this doctrinal homily outline (1) provides insights into the Lectionary readings, (2) explicates a doctrine of Catholic Faith or morals from…