Doctrinal Homily Outlines: a resource for homilists and the lay faithful
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The Problem of the Gift of Self
Gift of Self Every person’s most fundamental vocation, moral responsibility, and source of fulfillment is authentic self-giving. I think this claim can be discovered by reason and experience. I also believe it permeates Sacred Scriptures and the life of the Church. It has been beautifully articulated in Vatican II’s Gaudium et spes §24. Here is…
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The Promise of Eternal Life: Doctrinal Homily Outline for the Second Sunday of Lent (Year A).
Written as an aid for homilists and a resource for the faithful, this doctrinal homily outline for the Second Sunday of Lent (Year A), March 16, 2014, (1) provides insights into the Sunday Lectionary readings, (2) explicates a doctrine of Catholic Faith or morals from them, and (3) shows specific ways lay persons can live…
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God is merciful to sinners: Doctrinal Homily Outline for the First Sunday of Lent
Written as an aid for homilists and a resource for the faithful, this doctrinal homily outline for the First Sunday of Lent (Year A), March 9, 2014, (1) provides insights into the Sunday Lectionary readings, (2) explicates a doctrine of Catholic Faith or morals from them, and (3) shows specific ways lay persons can live…
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God Actually Loves Us: Doctrinal Homily Outline for the Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year A)
Written as an aid for homilists and a resource for the faithful, this doctrinal homily outline for the Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year A), March 2, 2014, (1) provides insights into the Sunday Lectionary readings, (2) explicates a doctrine of Catholic Faith or morals from them, and (3) shows specific ways lay persons can…
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Universal Call to Holiness: Doctrinal Homily Outline for the Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year A)
Written as an aid for homilists and a resource for the faithful, this doctrinal homily outline for the Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year A), February 23, 2014, (1) provides insights into the Sunday Lectionary readings, (2) explicates a doctrine of Catholic Faith or morals from them, and (3) shows specific ways lay persons can…
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In conscience, choose what is right and live: Doctrinal Homily Outline for the Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year A).
Written as an aid for homilists and a resource for the faithful, this doctrinal homily outline for the Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year A), February 16, 2014, (1) provides insights into the Sunday Lectionary readings, (2) explicates a doctrine of Catholic Faith or morals from them, and (3) shows specific ways lay persons can…
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Light of the World: Doctrinal Homily Outline for the Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year A)
Written as an aid for homilists and a resource for the faithful, this doctrinal homily outline for the Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year A), February 9, 2014, (1) provides insights into the Sunday Lectionary readings, (2) explicates a doctrine of Catholic Faith or morals from them, and (3) shows specific ways lay persons can…
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Redemption through Christ, the Apostles, and Our Bishop: Doctrinal Homily Outline for the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year A)
Written as an aid for homilists and a resource for the faithful, this doctrinal homily outline for the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year A), January 26, 2014, (1) provides insights into the Sunday Lectionary readings, (2) explicates a doctrine of Catholic Faith or morals from them, and (3) shows specific ways lay persons can…
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Jesus Christ, Son of God, Saves and Sanctifies: Doctrinal Homily Outline for the Second Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year A)
Written as an aid for homilists and a resource for the faithful, this doctrinal homily outline for the Second Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year A), January 19, 2014, (1) provides insights into the Sunday Lectionary readings, (2) explicates a doctrine of Catholic Faith or morals from them, and (3) shows specific ways lay persons can…
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Jesus Christ is Emmanuel, God-with-Us: Doctrinal Homily Outline for the Fourth Sunday of Advent (Year A)
Written as an aid for homilists and a resource for the faithful, this doctrinal homily outline for the Fourth Sunday of Advent (Year A), December 22, 2013, (1) provides insights into the Sunday Lectionary readings, (2) explicates a doctrine of Catholic Faith or morals from them, and (3) shows specific ways lay persons can live…
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God is our savior from oppression, suffering, and death: Doctrinal Homily Outline for the Third Sunday of Advent (Year A)
Written as an aid for homilists and a resource for the faithful, this doctrinal homily outline for the Third Sunday of Advent (Year A), December 15, 2013, (1) provides insights into the Sunday Lectionary readings, (2) explicates a doctrine of Catholic Faith or morals from them, and (3) shows specific ways lay persons can live…
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Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand! Doctrinal Homily Outline for the Second Sunday of Advent (Year A).
Written as an aid for homilists, this doctrinal homily outline for the Second Sunday of Advent (Year A), December 8, 2013, (1) provides insights into the Sunday Lectionary readings, (2) explicates a doctrine of Catholic Faith or morals from them, and (3) shows specific ways lay persons can live these truths. (To read more about…
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