A Lectionary-based resource for homilists and the lay faithful
The Lectionary for the Third Sunday of Lent gives the celebrant the option of using the readings for Year C or Year A. Here is a link to these readings. The Gospel for Year C is Jesus’ warning about sudden death (some folks Pilate had slaughtered and some who died […] Read more »
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 »
Central idea: Loving life by hating it. Doctrine: The virtue of temperance or selfless self-preservation. Practical application: Personal encounter with Christ. Read more »
Homiletic aid for Palm Sunday. Read more »
Know Christ better because his graciousness and mercy are a surpassing treasure. Read more »
The parable of the prodigal son and the need for continual conversion. Read more »
Lent is for repentance and renewal. We can enter our own desert through prayer, almsgiving, and penance. Read more »
The Transfiguration teaches that the Cross and glory go together, a truth we can integrate into our lives. Read more »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Central idea: Sin and its remedy. Doctrine: Concupiscence and self-mastery. Practical application: Lenten activities. 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) […] Read more »