Category: Solemnities
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Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross
A Doctrinal Homily Outline for the Exaltation of the Holy Cross can be found here. Central idea: The exaltation of Christ crucified. Doctrine: Jesus died crucified for our salvation. Practical application: Devotion to Christ crucified. Thinking of Christ crucified is a very good accompaniment to offering up the small and large crosses that come everyone’s way every day.…
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The Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time and the Solemnity of the Assumption
Here are the links to the outlines. 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time Faith and the ordinary Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Vigil Mass Mass during the Day
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Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul, Apostles
For a doctrinal homily outline for the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul, Apostles (the Mass during the day), please click here. Central idea: Peter and the pope, and the apostles and bishops. Doctrine: The hierarchical structure of the Church. Practical application: Assisting the hierarchy.
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The Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ
For a Doctrinal Homily Outline, please click below. Eucharistic adoration The Eucharist is Christ himself, the Bridegroom of his Spouse, the Church. Through the Mass, in which the Eucharist is consecrated (the technical term is “confected”), time and space are mysteriously “opened” and the Last Supper and the Passion of Christ become present. Through the…
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The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity
To access two Doctrinal Homily Outlines for the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity, click below. The mystery of the Trinity Living like the Blessed Trinity
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The Resurrection of the Lord
For many doctrinal homily links for Easter, click on one below. The Easter Vigil readings The joyful resurrection of Christ and of us The Lord’s Day and walking with the Holy Spirit The Resurrection of Christ and our resurrection
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The Second Sunday in Advent & The Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception
To access two doctrinal homily outlines for the Second Sunday in Advent and one for the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception, please click here and then scroll down. Hail, Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with you; blessed are you among women. These simple words of the angel Gabriel and Mary’s cousin Elizabeth, which…
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The Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe
We are coming to the end of another liturgical year. For a doctrinal homily outline for the Solemnity of Christ the King, Year B, click here. Here is a small detail from the outline, pertaining to our presence at Holy Mass. One of the reasons we attend Mass is to offer Christ the worship or adoration…
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The Solemnity of All Saints and the Thirty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time
For a doctrinal homily outline for the Solemnity of All Saints, click here. The central idea is saints get to be with God. The doctrine and practical application are on the beatitudes and what they lead to: beatitude. For an outline on the readings for the Thirty-first Sunday, click here. Central Idea: We love God by…
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The Assumption and the Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time
To access two doctrinal homily outlines for the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary and one for the Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time, please click here and then scroll down. Here is an excerpt considering how the Ark of the Covenant prefigures Mary as Ark of the New Covenant. The Ark of…
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The Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time & the Solemnity of the Nativity of John the Baptist
Complete Doctrinal Homily Outlines for the 12th Sunday in Ordinary Time and the Nativity of John the Baptist can be found by clicking here and scrolling down. The readings for Sunday focus on water, culminating with Our Lord’s mastery over nature in the calming of the storm. In the Sacred Scriptures, water is a big…
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The Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ
Here is the link to a doctrinal homily outline for The Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ. How shall I make a return to the LORD for all the good he has done for me? The cup of salvation I will take up, and I will call upon the name of…