The Gospel for the Fourth Sunday of Advent is the encounter of Mary, Elizabeth, the unborn Christ, and the unborn John the Baptist. Two revised and updated Doctrinal Homily Outlines which focus on the meaning of the Incarnation and how to draw greater fruit from it can be found here […] Read more »

Doctrinal homily outline for the Third Sunday of Advent Read more »

Homiletic outline for the First Sunday of Advent Year C. Read more »

Central idea: Mary, Virgin Most Prudent. Doctrine: The virtue of prudence. Practical application: Growing in prudence. Read more »

Central idea: Rejoice in the Lord. Doctrine: The Beatitudes. Practical application: Rejoicing in the Lord always. Read more »

Central idea: The sort of persons we should be eager to become. Doctrine: The virtue of friendliness. Practical application: Become friendlier. Read more »

Central idea: Be watchful! Be alert! Doctrine: Humble vigilance of heart in prayer. Practical application: Being a better servant. Read more »

Jesus Christ is Emmanuel, God-with-Us. The Incarnation. An Act of Faith in the Incarnation. Read more »

God is our savior from oppression, suffering, and death. The virtue of patience. Zeal in living and spreading the Faith. Read more »

Repent and do good, for the Kingdom of God is at hand. The Gifts of the Holy Spirit. Read more »

Wake up and prepare to meet Christ. The cardinal virtues. Daily examination of conscience. Read more »

The Word became flesh. The Son became incarnate to do the Father’s will. Contemplation of the Unborn Christ. Read more »