Central idea: The resurrection of the dead. Doctrine: The Christian meaning of death. Practical application: Preparation for death. Read more »
The Christian meaning of death – The Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Catholic homily outline for Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B – Faith
Central idea: Faith in God who has visited his people. Doctrine: Faith in Christ even in the midst of adversity. Practical application: Practicing the faith in the here and now. Written as an aid for homilists and a resource for the faithful, this doctrinal homily outline (1) provides insights into […] Read more »
How the Kingdom of God grows – Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
Hearing better the Word by which the Kingdom of God grows. Read more »
Eucharist: The Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ
Central idea: The Holy Eucharist. Doctrine: The Real Presence of Christ in the Holy Eucharist. Practical application: Worthy reception of the Holy Eucharist. Read more »
The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity
The Blessed Trinity: Revelation, Theology, and Devotion Read more »
Penetcost – Mass during the Day
Central idea: The Gift of the Holy Spirit. Doctrine: The unity of Easter, Pentecost, and the Eucharist. Practical application: The invocation of the Holy Spirit. Lectionary 63. Central idea: The Gift of the Holy Spirit Reading 1 Acts 2:1-11 When the time for Pentecost was fulfilled, they were all in […] Read more »
Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord
Central idea and Doctrine: The Ascension. Practical application: Children of the Father. Read more »
Friendliness – Sixth Sunday of Easter
Central idea: God is love and wants us to love one another. Doctrine: The virtue of friendliness. Practical application: Becoming friendlier. Read more »
Conscience – Fifth Sunday of Easter
Central idea: Christ is the vine and we are his branches. Doctrine: Conscience. Practical application: Formation of conscience. Read more »
The good shepherd – Fourth Sunday of Easter
Central idea: Christ is the good shepherd. Doctrine: Responsibilities of a good shepherd. Practical application: Supporting one’s bishop. Read more »
Christ is the key to interpreting Scripture – Third Sunday of Easter
Central idea and Doctrine: Christ is the key to interpreting all Scripture. Practical application: Praying the Psalms in the light of Christ. Read more »
Second Sunday of Easter
Central idea: Christ’s Resurrection and the promise of our own. Doctrine: Our new birth in the Resurrection of Christ. Practical application: Cooperation in growing in the new life Christ offers us. Read more »
The Resurrection of Christ
Here is a link to four outlines for Easter, one for the Vigil Mass and three others based on Homiletic-Directory-suggested themes. Go to this page and then scroll down until you reach Easter Sunday. Read more »
Christ’s Passion – Palm Sunday
Christ’s Passion – Palm Sunday Read more »
Solemnity of St. Joseph and the Fifth Sunday of Lent
This Friday is the Solemnity of St. Joseph. Here is a link to an outline based on those readings. Sunday is the Fifth Sunday of Lent. Here is a link to an outline based on those readings. Read more »