Author: Kevin Aldrich
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Catholic homily outline for the Solemnity of All Saints
Central idea: Saints get to be with God. Doctrine and Practical application: Beatitude and the Beatitudes. 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…
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Catholic homily outline for the Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B – The gift of faith and our response
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…
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Catholic homily outline for the Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B – Redemption and Co-Redemption
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…
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Catholic homily outline for the Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B – The wealth of wisdom
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…
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Catholic homily outline for the Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B – Conjugal fidelity
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…
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Catholic homily outline for the Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B – Ecumenism
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…
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Catholic homily outline for the Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B – Lowly greatness
Central idea: The greatness of the lowly. Doctrine: The virtue of service and the vice of envy. Practical application: Humble and admiring nobility. 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…
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Catholic homily outline for the Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B – The Cross and good works
Central idea: The cross is a saving obstacle. Doctrine: Good works show faith. Practical application: Faithful fulfillment of our earthly tasks. 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,…
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Catholic homily outline for the Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B – Signs of mercy
Central idea: The revelation of God’s mercy. Doctrine: Jesus used signs to convey his gifts and so do the Sacraments of the Church. Practical application: Go to the Sacraments and to the needy. Written as an aid for homilists and a resource for the faithful, this doctrinal homily outline (1) provides insights into the Lectionary…
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Catholic homily outline for the Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B – The Law of Love
Central idea: The moral law tells us what is right, but evil desires arise from within us. Doctrine: The Law of Love perfects the Mosaic Law. Practical application: Soul searching. 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…
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Catholic homily outline for the Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B – Commitment to Christ
Central idea: Commitment to Christ. Doctrine: God’s fidelity and love lived in Christian marriage. Practical application: Renewal of commitment. 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)…
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Catholic homily outline for the Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B – The Eucharist and mental prayer
Central idea and doctrine: The Eucharist, which is a scandal to some, is our daily bread and a pledge of glory to come. Practical application: Mental prayer. 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…