A Lectionary-based resource for homilists and the lay faithful
There are four sets of Lectionary readings for Christmas. Below is a generic outline which can be used with any of the readings for Christmas. It focuses on the four Gospel readings of the day and so the whole Christmas story as told by Matthew, Luke, and John. Central idea: […] Read more »
Central idea: The Birth of Christ. Doctrine: Holy images. Practical application: Contemplate the sacred images of Christmas. Read more »
Central idea: The Prince of Peace is born. Doctrine: The marvelous exchange. Practical application: Becoming littler. Read more »
Jesus is the Promised Son of David. The Angelus prayer. Read more »
Central Idea: Mary is the New Eve, the mother of all who live in Christ. Doctrine: The Immaculate Conception. Practical Application: Ways to grow closer to Our Lady. Read more »
Here is the link to a doctrinal homily outline for the Solemnity of All Saints. The doctrinal and practical foci are the beatitude of heaven and the Beatitudes. The Beatitudes are a self-portrait of Jesus Christ, a picture of the lives of the saints, and a blueprint for how we […] Read more »
Central idea: Like Mary, ponder what God has done for us. Doctrine: Jesus submits to the Law, and perfects it. Practical application: Living like a Child of God. Read more »
Homily outlines for the Immaculate Conception and the Second Sunday of Advent Read more »
Central idea: Christ is my King and God. Doctrine: Christ as Lord and King. Practical application: Reigning by serving. Read more »
Central idea: Saints get to be with God. Doctrine and Practical application: The Beatitudes and Beatitude. Read more »
Homiletic outline for the Solemnity of the Assumption of Mary into heaven. Read more »
The Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary into Heaven, body and soul together. Read more »
Central Idea and Doctrine: The Transfiguration of the Lord. Practical Application: Taking up one’s own cross. To view Lectionary: 614 click here. Central idea: The Transfiguration of the Lord Reading 1 Dn 7:9-10, 13-14 As I watched: Thrones were set up and the Ancient One took his throne. His clothing was […] Read more »
Saints get to be with God. Beatitude and the Beatitudes. Read more »
Homily outline for the vigil mass or mass during the day for the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Read more »