Category: Solemnities
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The Ascension of the Lord
The Ascension and our status as children of the Father.
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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.
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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.
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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: The savior of the world…
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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.
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The Nativity of the Lord – Mass at Night
Central idea: The Prince of Peace is born. Doctrine: The marvelous exchange. Practical application: Becoming littler.
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Nativity of the Lord – The Vigil Mass
Jesus is the Promised Son of David. The Angelus prayer.
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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.
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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 should live out our friendship…
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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.
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Immaculate Conception and Second Sunday of Advent
Homily outlines for the Immaculate Conception and the Second Sunday of Advent
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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.