A Lectionary-based resource for homilists and the lay faithful
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 »
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 »
Central idea: Purification in this life. Doctrine: The final purification or purgatory. Practical application: Assisting the souls in purgatory. Lectionary 668. Central idea: Purification in this life Reading 1 Wis 3:1-9 The souls of the just are in the hand of God, and no torment shall touch them. They seemed, […] Read more »
Central idea: Peter and the pope, and the apostles and bishops. Doctrine: The hierarchical structure of the Church. Practical application: Assisting the hierarchy. To view the Lectionary 591 readings, click here. Central Idea: Peter and the pope, and the apostles and bishops Reading 1 Acts 12:1-11 In those days, King […] Read more »
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 »
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 »
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. To view the Lectionary 689 readings, click here. Central Idea: Mary is the New Eve, the mother of all who live in […] Read more »