A Lectionary-based resource for homilists and the lay faithful
Central idea: Give glory to God by being glorious. Doctrine: God manifests his glory by sharing his goodness. Practical application: Mental prayer, heartfelt thanksgiving, and conversion. Read more »
Central idea: Admonishing the sinner. Doctrine: Fraternal correction. Practical application: How to give fraternal correction. Read more »
The Cross of Christ. The cross of a follower of Christ. Taking up one’s cross. Read more »
Central idea: The Keys of the Kingdom of Heaven. Doctrine: The Office of the Pope. Practical application: Cooperating with the Pope and Our Bishop. Read more »
Central idea: God’s salvation is for everyone who wants it. Doctrine: Living out our salvation by doing what is just. Practical application: Being more just. Lectionary 118. Central Idea: God’s salvation is for everyone who wants it Reading 1 Is 56:1, 6-7 Thus says the LORD: Observe what is right, […] Read more »
Central idea: Salvation for all. Doctrine: The power of invocation with sincere faith. Practical application: Pray with filial boldness. Read more »
Central Idea: The Blessed Virgin Mary is the new Ark of the Covenant. Doctrine: The Assumption. Practical Application: Devotion to the Blessed Virgin. Lectionary 622. Central Idea: The Blessed Virgin Mary is the new Ark of the Covenant. Reading 1 Rv 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10ab God’s temple in heaven was opened, and […] Read more »
Christ’s prayer to the Father. The prayer of Jesus and Mary. Important norms for our own life of prayer. Read more »
(This is a very powerful homily I heard this past Sunday, whose author kindly gave me permission to share with all of you. The Catholic faithful need to hear many more like this!) RIGHT AND WRONG: Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time A homily given by Fr. Dennis Koliński, SJC Sacred […] Read more »
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) shows specific ways lay persons can live these truths. (To read more about this […] Read more »
The prudence of choosing Christ. The virtue of prudence. Growing in prudence. Read more »
A consequence of God’s justice and mercy is the Last Judgment, for which we can prepare by conversion and penance. Read more »
The parables of Christ teach us we should surrender our freedom to God to become really free. Read more »
Christ is the humble king of all who are humble. We can grow in the virtue of humility and it will make us happy. Read more »
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. To view the readings for Lectionary 97, click here. Central idea: The reward for welcoming Christ’s messengers Reading 1 2 Kgs 4:8-11, 14-16a One day Elisha came to […] Read more »