Category: Advent

The lectionary readings for the First Sunday of Advent are about the Incarnation of Jesus Christ. This event took place in the virginal womb of Mary. The Doctrinal Homily Outline for these readings first considers Jesus Christ as Emmanuel, God being with us. Second is the doctrine of the Incarnation, that God became man. Third…

The Doctrinal Homily Outline for the Second Sunday of Advent can be found here. If you are just interested in the readings for Lectionary 4, they are here. The central idea I gleaned form the readings is Repent, for the Kingdom of God is at hand. The Doctrine focuses on the Gifts of the Holy…

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…

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

Central idea: Prepare for joy. Doctrine: Joy. Practical application: Becoming more joyful.

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.

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.

Central idea: The road to the Kingdom of God. Doctrine and practical application: Prayer for the coming of the Kingdom of God.

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.

Central idea: Vigilance. Doctrine: The final tribulation and Christ’s Last Judgment. Practical application: Alertness.

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