Doctrinal Homily Outlines: a resource for homilists and the lay faithful
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The Kingdom of God—Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
Central idea: Christ is the King of the Kingdom of God and we are called to be his subjects. Doctrine: Christ’s Kingdom is for us, the lowly. Practical application: We can “learn” Christ by prayerfully reading Sacred Scripture.
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Paradise – Tenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Central idea: Christ’s victory over our sin. Doctrine: Man in paradise. Practical application: Foretaste of paradise.
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Stocktaking
How do you use this service?
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Love Christ more than oneself – Fifth Sunday of Lent
Central idea: Loving life by hating it. Doctrine: The virtue of temperance or selfless self-preservation. Practical application: Personal encounter with Christ.
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The Epiphany of the Lord
Central idea: The Epiphany of the Redeemer. Doctrine: The Church is the sacrament of human unity. Practical application: Prayer for Christian unity.
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Priests of Christ are to be leaders who serve: Thirty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time
Central idea: Leaders who serve God. Doctrine: Priests are frail leaders who should serve. Practical application: Supporting our priests and bishops.
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Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
The Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary into Heaven, body and soul together.
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Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord
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 bright as snow, and the…
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Audibility
Some tips to help your audience hear your words so they can understand them.
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Brief Biography of St. Josemaria Escriva
A brief biography of St. Josemaria Escriva, the founder of Opus Dei.
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Claim. Explanation. Illustration.
Keys to clear and coherent homily content.
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Keys to good vocal delivery: overview
The basics of good vocal delivery of any homily.
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