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 »
God Dwells in the Family: Doctrinal Homily Outline for the Holy Family
The Baptism of the Lord
The Baptism of the Lord is an epiphany of the heart of the Blessed Trinity. The saving love of the Blessed Trinity. Humble lives of prayer. Read more »
The Epiphany of the Lord
The Epiphany reveals that salvation is for all peoples. The Church, sacrament of human unity. Growing in human unity. Read more »
Catholic homily outline for Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary the Mother of God
God has blessed humanity through the Blessed Virgin Mary Mother of God. The New Law frees from restrictions of the Old Law. The blessings of the children of God. Read more »
Catholic homily outline for the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph
Doctrinal and practical reflections on the lectionary readings for the Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Jospeh. Read more »
Catholic homily outline for the Baptism of the Lord, Year B
For a doctrinal homily outline for the Baptism of the Lord, click here. The lectionary readings (21) can be found here. If you enjoyed this article, get email updates (it’s free) Read more »
The Epiphany – A Catholic homily outline
For a doctrinal homily outline for the Feast of the Epiphany, click here. To view the lectionary readings (20) from the USCCB website, click here. If you enjoyed this article, get email updates (it’s free) Read more »
Mary the Mother of God – Catholic homily outline
To access a doctrinal homily outline for the Solemnity of Mary the Mother of God, January 1, 2015, click here. To view the lectionary readings (18) , click here. A doctrinal homily outline for the Epiphany based on the lectionary (20) readings can by found by clicking the tab for […] Read more »
Homily Outline for Holy Family Sunday, Year B
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 lay persons can live these truths. (To read more about this […] Read more »
Christ’s Salvation is a Gift for Every Human Being: Doctrinal Homily Outline for the Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord (Year A)
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 Solemnity of Mary, the Mother of God, the Theotokos – January 1
Written as an aid for homilists and a resource for the faithful, this doctrinal homily outline (1) provides insights into the Sunday and Holy Day Lectionary readings, (2) explicates a doctrine of Catholic Faith or morals from them, and (3) shows specific ways lay persons can live these truths. (To […] Read more »
The Baptism of the Lord
Central Idea: At his baptism, Christ was anointed by the Holy Spirit to carry out the Father’s plan of salvation. Doctrine: Christ’s kenosis or self-emptying. Practical Application: Our daily struggle assisted by the Sacraments. To view the readings on-line, click here. Central Idea: At his baptism, Christ was anointed by the Holy […] 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 »
Guest Homily for the Solemnity of Mary, the Mother of God – January 1
This is a wonderful homily by Reverend Monsignor Carl A. Kemme, Moderator of the Curia and Vicar General for the Diocese of Springfield in Illinois, preached at Blessed Sacrament Parish for the Solemnity of Mary, the Mother of God. I especially want to point out the practical advice he offers […] Read more »
Solemnity of Mary, the Mother of God – January 1
The Octave Day of Christmas: Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Mother of God (Lectionary 18) Central Idea: Let us honor the maiden from Nazareth because she is the Mother of the Eternal God. Doctrine: Mary, the Mother of God. Practical Application: Honoring Our Lady. Click here to see […] Read more »