Doctrinal Homily Outlines: a resource for homilists and the lay faithful
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Catholic homily outline for the Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B – Good shepherds
Central idea: Good and bad shepherds. Doctrine: Workers for peace and justice in public life. Practical application: Civic involvement. 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, and (3)…
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Catholic homily outline for the Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B – Heal the Sick
Central idea: Care for others. Doctrine: All Christians share in Christ’s healing mission. Practical application: Caring for the Sick. 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, and (3)…
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Catholic homily outline for the Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B – Strengthening faith
Central idea: Humble prophets bring glad tidings to the humble poor. Doctrine: Perseverance in faith. Practical application: Shipbuilding our faith. 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, and…
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Catholic homily outline for the Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B – Resurrection to Life
Central idea: The resurrection of the dead. Doctrine: The Christian meaning of death. Practical application: Preparation for death. 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, and (3) shows…
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Catholic homily outline for the Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B – The King and the citizens of the Kingdom of God
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. Written as an aid for homilists and a resource for the faithful, this doctrinal homily outline (1)…
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The Eucharist: Catholic homily outline the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi), Year B
Central idea: The Holy Eucharist. Doctrine: The Real Presence of Christ in the Holy Eucharist. Practical application: Worthy reception of the Holy Eucharist. 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…
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Catholic homily outline for the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity – Year B
Central idea: God reveals who he is by what he does. Doctrine: The Blessed Trinity. Practical application: Devotion to the Blessed Trinity. 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…
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Catholic homily outline for Pentcost Sunday – 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. 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…
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Catholic homily outline for the Seventh Sunday of Easter, Year B – The Holy Name
Central idea: Christ cares for us, his children, through his Church. Doctrine: The holy name of Jesus. Practical application: Reverence for the Holy Name. 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…
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Catholic homily outline for the Sixth Sunday of Easter, Year B – The virtue of friendliness
Central idea: God is love and wants us to love one another. Doctrine: The virtue of friendliness. Practical application: Becoming friendlier. 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,…
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Catholic homily outline for the Fifth Sunday of Easter, Year B – Conscience
Central idea: Christ is the vine and we are his branches. Doctrine: Conscience. Practical application: Formation of conscience. 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, and (3) shows…
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Catholic homily outline for the Fourth Sunday of Easter, Year B – The good shepherd
Central idea: Christ is the good shepherd. Doctrine: Responsibilities of a good shepherd. Practical application: Supporting one’s bishop. 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, and (3) shows…
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