Grace. Our response. The promise of eternal life. Read more »
The Promise of Eternal Life: The Second Sunday of Lent
God is merciful to sinners: The First Sunday of Lent
God is merciful to sinners. Concupiscence and self-mastery. Lenten activities. Read more »
Second Sunday of Lent
This Sunday’s readings present God’s promises to the Patriarch Abraham, St. Paul on the glory that awaits us in heaven, and Christ’s glorification on the mountain of Transfiguration. For an outline that focuses on the relationship between suffering and glory, click here. For an outline that draws out implications for […] Read more »
Love Christ more than oneself – Fifth Sunday of Lent
Central idea: Loving life by hating it. Doctrine: The virtue of temperance or selfless self-preservation. Practical application: Personal encounter with Christ. Read more »
Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion: Catholic homily outline Year C
Homiletic aid for Palm Sunday. Read more »
Know Christ: The Fifth Sunday of Lent
Know Christ better because his graciousness and mercy are a surpassing treasure. Read more »
Fourth Sunday of Lent
The parable of the prodigal son and the need for continual conversion. Read more »
Practical repentance: Catholic homily outline for Third Sunday of Lent
Lent is for repentance and renewal. We can enter our own desert through prayer, almsgiving, and penance. Read more »
The Transfiguration: Catholic homily outline for the Second Sunday of Lent, Year C
The Transfiguration teaches that the Cross and glory go together, a truth we can integrate into our lives. Read more »
Jesus’ temptation: Catholic homily outline for the First Sunday of Lent, Year C
Jesus’ temptation, Lent, and Israel’s forty years in the desert. Making God’s merciful love tangible in our daily lives this Lent. Read more »
Catholic homily outline for Palm Sunday, Year B
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 »
Catholic homily outline for the Fifth Sunday of Lent, Year B – Temperance
Central idea: Loving life by hating it. Doctrine: The virtue of temperance or selfless self-preservation. Practical application: Personal encounter with Christ. 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 […] Read more »
Catholic homily outline for the Fourth Sunday of Lent, Year B – Catholic institutions and same-sex marriage
Central idea: Medicinal suffering. Doctrine: Why Catholic institutions ought not extend marriage benefits to same-sex unions. Practical application: Virtues needed to live the truth. 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 […] Read more »
Catholic homily outline for the Third Sunday of Lent, Year B – Christ and Laws
Central idea: God’s Law and Jesus Christ. Doctrine: God’s law, the natural law, civil law, and conscience. Practical application: Obeying God and not men. 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 […] Read more »
Catholic homily outline for the Second Sunday of Lent, Year B – Suffering
Central idea: God wants to bestow life. Doctrine: The problem of suffering. Practical application: Alleviate others’ suffering. 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 […] Read more »