A Lectionary-based resource for homilists and the lay faithful
Central idea: Value the good others possess; abhor your own evil. Doctrine: Ecumenism. Practical application: How to be a more ecumenical Catholic. To view Lectionary 137, click here. Central idea: Value the good others possesses; abhor your own evil Reading 1 Nm 11:25-29 The LORD came down in the cloud […] Read more »
(This is a homily for the 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time, preached by Fr. Kevin Mann, S.J.C. I love the way it moves from the natural, to the supernatural, and then to the very practical. ) Before Texas became a part of the United States it had sought to gain independence […] Read more »
Central idea: The greatness of the lowly. Doctrine: The virtue of service and the vice of envy. Practical application: Humble and admiring nobility. Read more »
Central idea:The cross is a saving obstacle. Doctrine:Good works show faith. Practical application:Faithful fulfillment of our earthly tasks. Read more »
Central idea: The revelation of God’s mercy. Doctrine: Jesus used signs to convey his gifts and so do the Sacraments of the Church. Practical application: Go to the Sacraments and to the needy. Read more »
Central idea: The moral law tells us what is right, but evil desires arise from within us. Doctrine: The Law of Love perfects the Mosaic Law. Practical application: Soul searching. Read more »
Central idea: Commitment to Christ. Doctrine: God’s fidelity and love lived in Christian marriage. Practical application: Renewal of commitment. Read more »
This year, the Solemnity of the Assumption takes the place of the 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time. The Church gives us two sets of readings: one for the Vigil Mass and one for the Mass during the Day. Accordingly, here is an outline that pertains to the Vigil Mass. Here […] Read more »
Central idea: Our Lord is the Bread of Life. Doctrine: The Mass as a memorial. Practical application: Worthy reception of Communion. Read more »
Central idea and doctrine: Life in Christ. Practical application: Choosing Life in Christ. Read more »
Central idea: Self-giving. Doctrine: The exchange of spiritual gifts in the communion of the Church. Practical application: Ways to live the communion of the Church. Read more »
Central idea:Good and bad shepherds.Doctrine:Workers for peace and justice in public life. Practical application:Civic involvement. Read more »
Central idea: Care for others. Doctrine: All Christians share in Christ’s healing mission. Practical application: Caring for the Sick. Read more »
Central idea: Humble prophets bring glad tidings to the humble poor. Doctrine: Perseverance in faith. Practical application: Shipbuilding our faith. Read more »
Central idea: The resurrection of the dead. Doctrine: The Christian meaning of death. Practical application: Preparation for death. Read more »