Four doctrinal homily outlines for the Feast of the Epiphany. Read more »
The Epiphany
Baptism of the Lord
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 »
Mary the Mother of God
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 »
Feast of the Holy Family
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 »
The Baptism of the Lord
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 »
Christ’s Salvation is a Gift for Every Human Being: The Epiphany of the Lord
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 »
The Epiphany
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 »
The Solemnity of Mary, the Mother of God
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 »
Mary, the Mother of God
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 »
The Holy Family and our family
Doctrinal and practical reflections on the lectionary readings for the Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Jospeh. Read more »
Feast of the Holy Family – The Virtues of the Children in God’s Family
Central idea: The virtues of the children in God’s family. Doctrine: Family virtues. Practical Application: How to teach virtues to children. Read more »
The Feast of the Holy Family and the Fourth Commandment
Central Idea: The fourth commandment serves and protects the family. Doctrine: The Fourth Commandment. Practical Application: Obeying the fourth commandment better. Read more »
God Dwells in the Family: Doctrinal Homily Outline for the Holy Family
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 »
Christmas
There are four Masses for the Nativity of Christ, each with its own Lectionary readings. To access an outline for each of them, plus one based just on the four Gospel readings, click here and then scroll down the page. Read more »
The Baptism of the Lord
Central Idea: Isaiah prophesied Christ. Doctrine: The Baptism of Jesus. Practical Application: Acts of contrition. Read more »