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 »
Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion: Doctrinal Homily Outline (Year A)
Due to the unique length of today’s readings, this outline will be limited to a few points about the meaning of the texts. To view the Lectionary 35 and 38 readings, click here. At the Procession with Palms – Gospel Mt 21:1-11 As CCC 559 observes: Christ chooses the time […] Read more »
Resurrection from the Dead: Doctrinal Homily Outline for the Fifth Sunday of Lent (Year A).
Written as an aid for homilists and a resource for the faithful, this doctrinal homily outline for the Fifth Sunday of Lent (Year A), April 6, 2014, (1) provides insights into the Sunday Lectionary readings, (2) explicates a doctrine of Catholic Faith or morals from them, and (3) shows specific […] Read more »
Lights of the World: Doctrinal Homily Outline for the Fourth Sunday of Lent (Year A)
Written as an aid for homilists and a resource for the faithful, this doctrinal homily outline for the Fourth Sunday of Lent (Year A), March 30, 2014, (1) provides insights into the Sunday Lectionary readings, (2) explicates a doctrine of Catholic Faith or morals from them, and (3) shows specific […] Read more »
Living Water: Doctrinal Homily Outline for the Third Sunday of Lent (Year A)
Written as an aid for homilists and a resource for the faithful, this doctrinal homily outline for the Third Sunday of Lent (Year A), March 23, 2013, (1) provides insights into the Sunday Lectionary readings, (2) explicates a doctrine of Catholic Faith or morals from them, and (3) shows specific […] Read more »
The Promise of Eternal Life: Doctrinal Homily Outline for the Second Sunday of Lent (Year A).
Written as an aid for homilists and a resource for the faithful, this doctrinal homily outline for the Second Sunday of Lent (Year A), March 16, 2014, (1) provides insights into the Sunday Lectionary readings, (2) explicates a doctrine of Catholic Faith or morals from them, and (3) shows specific […] Read more »
God is merciful to sinners: Doctrinal Homily Outline for the First Sunday of Lent
Written as an aid for homilists and a resource for the faithful, this doctrinal homily outline for the First Sunday of Lent (Year A), March 9, 2014, (1) provides insights into the Sunday Lectionary readings, (2) explicates a doctrine of Catholic Faith or morals from them, and (3) shows specific […] Read more »
Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord – March 24
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 »
Solemnity of Saint Joseph, Husband of the Blessed Virgin Mary – March 19
Central Idea: Joseph, Jesus’ foster father and Mary’s husband, was a just man and is our Father and Lord. Doctrine: The virtue of justice. Practical Application: Living respect and responsibility. Click here to review the readings. (Lectionary: 543) For the Fifth Sunday of Lent click here. Central Idea: Joseph, Jesus’ […] Read more »
Fifth Sunday of Lent – March 17
Central Idea: Our joy is in redemption from sin and resurrected life with Christ. Doctrine: Freedom Practical Application: Growing in legitimate freedom To view the readings, click here. (Lectionary: 36) Central Idea: Our joy is in redemption from sin and resurrected life with Christ. Is 43:16-21 The Lord, who once […] Read more »
Fourth Sunday of Lent – March 10
Central Idea: The joy of reconciliation. Doctrine: The Sacrament of Reconciliation. Practical Application: Making a good Confession. To view the readings, click here. (Lectionary: 33) Central Idea: We have joy because our sins are forgiven and we are reconciled with the Father Jos 5:9a, 10-12 & Psalm Ps 34:2-3, 4-5, […] Read more »
Third Sunday of Lent
Central Idea: Doing good. Doctrine: The Second Commandment. Practical Application: Honoring God’s name. To see the readings, click here (Lectionary: 30). Central Idea: We are here not to do evil, nor to do nothing, but to do good. God promised to make Abraham the father of a nation and to […] Read more »
Second Sunday of Lent – February 24
Central Idea: Our citizenship is in heaven. Doctrine: The duty of the laity to reform the temporal order. Practical Application: Professionalism. The readings can be found here. (Lectionary: 27) Central Idea: Our citizenship is in heaven God gave Abraham a vision. He promised to make of Abraham a nation of […] Read more »
First Sunday of Lent—February 17
Central Idea: Christ overcame the temptations of the devil. Doctrine: Reparation. Practical Application: Small mortifications. For today’s readings click here. (Lectionary: 24) Central Idea: Christ overcame the temptations of the devil Dt 26:4-10 The first reading is part of the instruction Moses gave to the Chosen People before they were to enter […] Read more »