Category: Advent
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What Sort of Persons We Ought to Be: Doctrinal Homily Outline for the Second Sunday of Advent – December 7, 2014 (Year B)
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 specific ways lay persons can live these truths. (To read more about this approach, click here.) Central idea:…
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Be watchful! Be alert! Doctrinal Homily Outline for the First Sunday of Advent, November 30, 2014 (Year B)
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 specific ways lay persons can live these truths. (To read more about this approach, click here.) Central idea:…
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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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The Cardinal Virtues and Daily Examination of Conscience: Doctrinal Homily Outline for the First Sunday of Advent
Please Note: All previous subscriptions to this service have been cancelled to remove the hundreds of “robot” driven subscriptions. Please re-subscribe TOMORROW using the link at the bottom of this post. Written as an aid for homilists, this doctrinal homily outline for the First Sunday of Advent (Year A), December 1, 2013, (1) provides insights…
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Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary – December 8
Central Idea: Mary is the New Eve, the mother of all who live in Christ. Doctrine: The Immaculate Conception. Practical Application: Ways to grow closer to Our Lady. To view the Lectionary 689 readings, click here. Central Idea: Mary is the New Eve, the mother of all who live in Christ First Reading: When the…