A Lectionary-based resource for homilists and the lay faithful
To view the Lectionary readings for Easter, you can go to the USCCB website here and select them from the calendar. The outline below is based on the Homiletic Directory’s second group of Catechism points with the theme: “Easter, the Lord’s Day” (CCC 647, 1167-1170, 1243, 1287). In this […] Read more »
Christ took the suffering, which his enemies sinfully inflicted upon him, and made it the means by which they can be forgiven and healed. Read more »
Pastoral considerations suggest a fairly short homily on Palm Sunday due to the length of the Lectionary readings. To view Lectionary 37 and 38, click here. For an outline that focuses on various salvific insights from the readings, click here. For an outline that focuses on perhaps the key reading, St. […] Read more »
Homiletic aid for Palm Sunday. Read more »
Due to the unique length of today’s Palm Sunday readings, this outline will be limited to a few points about the meaning of the texts To view Lectionary 37-38, click here. At the Procession With Palms – Gospel Mk 11:1-10 or Jn 12:12-16 The crowd proclaims Jesus Christ as the Messiah. […] Read more »
To view today’s readings, click here. (Lectionary: 37 and 38) Due to the unique length of today’s readings, this homily outline will be limited to some points about the salvific meaning of the texts. At the Procession with Palms – Lk 19:28-40 In the Gospel read before Mass, it would […] Read more »