A Lectionary-based resource for homilists and the lay faithful
Central idea: Fruits of the fear of the Lord. Doctrine: Children of God or divine filiation. Practical application: A brief summary of some of the consequences of divine filiation in the Christian life. Read more »
Central idea: Be awake and prepared to meet Christ. Doctrine: Christ will make all things are subjected to him. Practical application: Prudence. Read more »
Central idea: The greatest commandments. Doctrine: Catholic social teachings. Practical application: Living Catholic social teachings. Read more »
Central idea: Faith, hope, and love. Doctrine: The theological virtues. Practical application: Exercising the theological virtues more effectively. Read more »
Central idea: The desirability of salvation. Doctrine: Heaven, hell, and purgatory. Practical application: The spiritual works of mercy. Read more »
Central idea: Justice and the people of God. Doctrine: The Church is sacramental. Practical application: Frequent the Sacraments that can be frequented. Read more »
Central idea: The attitude of Christ. Doctrine: Thy will be done. Practical application: Loving the will of God. Read more »
Fruitful workers. Right Conduct. Stop sinning and start loving. Read more »
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 »