A Lectionary-based resource for homilists and the lay faithful
A complete outline of a salvific message, relevant Catholic doctrine, and a practical application, based on the Lectionary readings for the Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A, can be found here. It is titled A Vocation to Beatitude. The central idea is the Beatitudes. The Catholic doctrine drawn from that […] Read more »
The readings for the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time (Lectionary 67) are about the light and joy that Jesus Christ has brought into the world. For a full doctrinal homily outline based on these readings, click here. When it comes to our Catholic faith, there are two central truths I […] Read more »
To access a full Doctrinal Homily Outline for the Second Sunday in Ordinary Time, click here. The central idea this writer gleaned from the lectionary readings is that Jesus Christ is the glorious Son of God who saves and sanctifies us. From his conception and through every event of his […] Read more »
Christ is the King of the Universe. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead. Prayer for the acceptance of death. Read more »
Our period of salvation history and how we are to live in it. The Second Coming of Christ and the Final Judgment. How to live in this age. Read more »
The reward of eternal life. The Beatific Vision. Meditation on the Beatific Vision. Read more »
God’s loving goodness and lectio divina Read more »
God is just and merciful and we should be too. Read more »
Natural, supernatural, and Final perseverance in living the Faith. Read more »
How do we give glory to God? Read more »
God makes each one of us very important. The ministerial and general priesthood of Christ in the Church. Living the royal priesthood of Christ as a layperson. Read more »
The just try to see that everyone receives the good that is due to them. The Christian has a preferential option for the poor shown in the corporal and spiritual works of mercy. Read more »
Loving persons over things. Three forms of justice. Becoming more just. Read more »
Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners. Perfect and Imperfect Contrition. Examination of Conscience. Read more »
“What one opportunity do I have, that if I took advantage of it, would have the most positive impact on my life and in the lives of those around me?” Read more »