A Lectionary-based resource for homilists and the lay faithful
Our next Sunday is the Feast of the Epiphany of the Lord. The Lectionary 20 readings are beautiful and moving. Rise up in splendor, Jerusalem! Your light has come, the glory of the Lord shines upon you. All kings shall pay him homage, all nations shall serve him. The Gentiles are […] Read more »
The Nativity of Christ The Lectionary for the Novus Ordo offers four sets of readings. These correspond to the time of night or day this great solemnity is celebrated. Homily or devotional outlines for all four can be accessed here by scrolling down. The homilist knows that Christmas in many […] Read more »
Four doctrinal homily outlines for the Feast of the Epiphany. Read more »
Here are three outlines for the Baptism of the Lord. The image is by El Greco. Isaiah prophesied Christ and acts of contrition Christ’s kenosis or self-emptying The heart of the Blessed Trinity Read more »
Here are links to four outlines for the Solemnity of Mary the Mother of God. Like Mary, ponder what God has done for us Contemplate Christ and His Mother Honor Mary, the Theotokos The New Law and the Blessings of the Children of God Read more »
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 Read more »
Our Lord’s public life began when he was baptized by St. John the Baptist at the River Jordan. In his baptism, although he was entirely free from sin, Christ identified himself with sinful humanity. His baptism is also a glimpse into the inner Trinitarian life of God. If you follow […] Read more »
Central Idea: Christ’s salvation is a gift for every human being. Doctrine: Love for the materially and spiritual poor. Practical Application: Christian service. Read more »
Central Idea: Christ’s redemption is for all. Doctrine: Christ has come to save every person who wants to be saved. Practical Application: Personal apostolate is our participation in the saving mission of the Church. Read more »
Central Idea: Let us honor the maiden from Nazareth because she is the Mother of the Eternal God. Doctrine: Mary the Mother of God or the Theotokos. Practical Application: Honoring Our Lady. Read more »
Central Idea: Mary, the Mother of God. Doctrine: Jesus Christ, true God and true Man. Practical Application: Contemplate Christ and his Mother with reason, revelation, and imagination. Read more »
Doctrinal and practical reflections on the lectionary readings for the Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Jospeh. Read more »
Central idea: The virtues of the children in God’s family. Doctrine: Family virtues. Practical Application: How to teach virtues to children. Read more »
Central Idea: The fourth commandment serves and protects the family. Doctrine: The Fourth Commandment. Practical Application: Obeying the fourth commandment better. Read more »
Central idea: God dwells in the family. Doctrine: The domestic church of the Holy Family. Practical application: Making the family more a domestic church. Read more »