Category: Easter

Central idea: The Gift of the Holy Spirit. Doctrine: The unity of Easter, Pentecost, and the Eucharist. Practical application: The invocation of the Holy Spirit. Lectionary 63. Central idea: The Gift of the Holy Spirit Reading 1 Acts 2:1-11 When the time for Pentecost was fulfilled, they were all in one place together. And suddenly…

Central idea and Doctrine: The Ascension. Practical application: Children of the Father.

Central idea: God is love and wants us to love one another. Doctrine: The virtue of friendliness. Practical application: Becoming friendlier.

Central idea: Christ is the vine and we are his branches. Doctrine: Conscience. Practical application: Formation of conscience.

Central idea: Christ is the good shepherd. Doctrine: Responsibilities of a good shepherd. Practical application: Supporting one’s bishop.

Central idea and Doctrine: Christ is the key to interpreting all Scripture. Practical application: Praying the Psalms in the light of Christ.

Central idea: Christ’s Resurrection and the promise of our own. Doctrine: Our new birth in the Resurrection of Christ. Practical application: Cooperation in growing in the new life Christ offers us.

Here is a link to four outlines for Easter, one for the Vigil Mass and three others based on Homiletic-Directory-suggested themes. Go to this page and then scroll down until you reach Easter Sunday.