Category: Ordinary Time

  • The Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time – Year A

    The Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time – Year A

    For a doctrinal homily outline for the Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time – Year A, please click below. The Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time – Year A Central idea: Christ is the humble king of all who are humble Doctrine: The virtue of humility Practical application: Growing in humility “But the just savior, Jesus Christ, can…

  • The Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time – Year A

    The Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time – Year A

    For a doctrinal homily outline for the Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time – Year A, please click below. The Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time – Year A Central idea: The reward for welcoming Christ’s messengers Doctrine: The family and the kingdom Practical application: Examination of conscience for one’s two families “The original family of God is the…

  • The Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time – Year A

    The Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time – Year A

    For a doctrinal homily outline for the Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time – Year A, please click below. The Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time – Year A Central idea: Bearing witness to the truth despite opposition Doctrine: The obligation in justice to bear witness to the truth come what may Practical application: Bearing witness to the truth…

  • The Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time – Year A

    The Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time – Year A

    For a doctrinal homily outline for the Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time – Year A, please click below. The Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time – Year A Central idea: God elevates humanity Doctrine and practical application: We are a priestly, prophetic, and royal people “We Christians are truly a kingdom of priests, since we offer every aspect…

  • Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time

    Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time

    For a full doctrinal homily outline for the Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time, please click here. Here are the three parts: Central idea: Choose what is right and live. Doctrine: A good conscience. Practical application: Formation of conscience. In the later half of the 20th century, a number of moral theologians (maybe better to call them “Catholic” writers), did…

  • Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time

    Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time

    For a Doctrinal Homily Outline for the Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time click here. Central idea: Light of the world. Doctrine: The right to religious freedom and the social duty of Catholics. Practical application: Private and public goodness. Here is an excerpt: Jesus Christ is the just man who is the light of the world. His light shines through…

  • Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time

    Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time

    Click here for a Doctrinal Homily Outlines for the Fourth Sunday of Ordinary Time. Central idea: The Beatitudes. Doctrine: Christ’s Beatitudes can teach and transform us. Practical application: Purification of heart  

  • Third Sunday in Ordinary Time

    Third Sunday in Ordinary Time

    For a Doctrinal Homily Outline for the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time, click here. Central idea: Redemption through Christ, the Apostles, and our bishop. Doctrine: Apostolicity. Practical Application: Unity with our bishop and the pope.

  • 2nd Sunday of Ordinary Time

    2nd Sunday of Ordinary Time

    For a Doctrinal Homily Outline for the 2nd Sunday of Ordinary Time, click here. Central Idea: Jesus Christ is the glorious Son of God who saves and sanctifies us. Doctrine: The Sacrament of Baptism. Practical Application: Holy Water.  

  • The Baptism of the Lord

    The Baptism of the Lord

    Here are links to three different Doctrinal Homily Outlines for The Baptism of the Lord. Isaiah prophesied Christ and acts of contrition Christ’s kenosis or self-emptying The heart of the Blessed Trinity

  • The Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe

    The Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe

    For a doctrinal homily outline for The Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe, please click here. Central Idea: Christ is the King of the Universe. Doctrine: He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead. Practical Application: Prayer for the acceptance of death.  

  • Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time

    Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time

    For a Doctrinal Homily Outline for the Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time, click here. How to live before the Second Coming: Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time – Year C In this age, live an orderly and upright life, work quietly, and mind your own business. Central Idea: Our period of salvation history and how we are to…