The Ascension and our status as children of the Father. Read more »
The Ascension of the Lord: Doctrinal Homily Outline
Solemnity of All Saints
Saints get to be with God. Beatitude and the Beatitudes. Read more »
The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Homily outline for the vigil mass or mass during the day for the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Read more »
Catholic homily outline for Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary the Mother of God
God has blessed humanity through the Blessed Virgin Mary Mother of God. The New Law frees from restrictions of the Old Law. The blessings of the children of God. Read more »
Catholic homily outline for The Nativity of the Lord (Christmas) – Mass at Midnight
Central idea: The Prince of Peace is born. Doctrine: The marvelous exchange. Practical application: Becoming littler. Read more »
Immaculate Conception
For a homily outline for the Immaculate Conception, click here. If you enjoyed this article, get email updates (it’s free) Read more »
Catholic homily outline for the Solemnity of All Saints
Central idea: Saints get to be with God. Doctrine and Practical application: Beatitude and the Beatitudes. 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, […] Read more »
Mary the Mother of God – Catholic homily outline
To access a doctrinal homily outline for the Solemnity of Mary the Mother of God, January 1, 2015, click here. To view the lectionary readings (18) , click here. A doctrinal homily outline for the Epiphany based on the lectionary (20) readings can by found by clicking the tab for […] Read more »
The Faithful Departed and Purgatory: Doctrinal Homily Outline for All Souls—November 2, 2014 (Year A)
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 Assumption 2014 Vigil Mass
Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary: Doctrinal Homily Outline for August 15 (Vigil Mass) 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 […] Read more »
Peter and the Pope, and the Apostles and Bishops: Doctrinal Homily Outline for the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul, Apostles (Year A)
Written as an aid for homilists and a resource for the faithful, this doctrinal homily outline for the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul, Apostles (Year A), June 29, 2014, (1) provides insights into the Lectionary readings, (2) explicates a doctrine of Catholic Faith or morals from them, and (3) […] Read more »
The Solemnity of Mary, the Mother of God, the Theotokos – January 1
Written as an aid for homilists and a resource for the faithful, this doctrinal homily outline (1) provides insights into the Sunday and Holy Day 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 »
Solemnity of All Saints – November 1
Central Idea: Heaven is for the pure of heart. Doctrine: The Communion of Saints. Practical Application: Suffrages for the souls in Purgatory. To view Lectionary 667, click here. Central Idea: Heaven is for the pure of heart Reading 1 Rv 7:2-4, 9-14 Heaven is the condition of all human beings […] Read more »
Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary – Mass during the Day – August 15
Central Idea: The Blessed Virgin Mary is the new Ark of the Covenant. Doctrine: The Assumption. Practical Application: Devotion to the Blessed Virgin. To view the Lectionary 622 readings, click here. Central Idea: The Blessed Virgin Mary is the new Ark of the Covenant. Reading 1 Rv 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10ab […] Read more »
Solemnity of Saint Joseph, Husband of the Blessed Virgin Mary – March 19
Central Idea: Joseph, Jesus’ foster father and Mary’s husband, was a just man and is our Father and Lord. Doctrine: The virtue of justice. Practical Application: Living respect and responsibility. Click here to review the readings. (Lectionary: 543) For the Fifth Sunday of Lent click here. Central Idea: Joseph, Jesus’ […] Read more »