The connection among the Resurrection, Pentecost, and the Eucharist. Read more »
Pentecost – Mass during the day
The Ascension of the Lord
The Ascension and our status as children of the Father. Read more »
Solemnity of Saint Joseph, Husband of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Joseph, Jesus’ foster father and Mary’s husband, was a just man. The virtue of justice. Living the virtues of respect and responsibility. Read more »
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. How to live the blessings of the children of God. Read more »
The Nativity of the Lord – Generic Homily Outline
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 »
The Nativity of the Lord – Mass During the Day
Central idea: The Birth of Christ. Doctrine: Holy images. Practical application: Contemplate the sacred images of Christmas. Read more »
The Nativity of the Lord – Mass at Night
Central idea: The Prince of Peace is born. Doctrine: The marvelous exchange. Practical application: Becoming littler. Read more »
Nativity of the Lord – The Vigil Mass
Jesus is the Promised Son of David. The Angelus prayer. Read more »
The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary
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 »
Solemnity of All Saints
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 »
Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Mother of God
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 »
Immaculate Conception and Second Sunday of Advent
Homily outlines for the Immaculate Conception and the Second Sunday of Advent Read more »
The Solemnity of Christ the King
Central idea: Christ is my King and God. Doctrine: Christ as Lord and King. Practical application: Reigning by serving. Read more »
Solemnity of All Saints: Beatitudes and Beatitude
Central idea: Saints get to be with God. Doctrine and Practical application: The Beatitudes and Beatitude. Read more »
Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Homiletic outline for the Solemnity of the Assumption of Mary into heaven. Read more »