Author: Kevin Aldrich
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Heal the Sick– The Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Central idea: Care for others. Doctrine: All Christians share in Christ’s healing mission. Practical application: Caring for the Sick.
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Strengthening faith – Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Central idea: Humble prophets bring glad tidings to the humble poor. Doctrine: Perseverance in faith. Practical application: Shipbuilding our faith.
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The Christian meaning of death – The Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Central idea: The resurrection of the dead. Doctrine: The Christian meaning of death. Practical application: Preparation for death.
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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 the Lectionary readings, (2) explicates…
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How the Kingdom of God grows – Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
Hearing better the Word by which the Kingdom of God grows.
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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.
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The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity
The Blessed Trinity: Revelation, Theology, and Devotion
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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 one place together. And suddenly…
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Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord
Central idea and Doctrine: The Ascension. Practical application: Children of the Father.
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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.
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Conscience – Fifth Sunday of Easter
Central idea: Christ is the vine and we are his branches. Doctrine: Conscience. Practical application: Formation of conscience.
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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.