Category: Ordinary Time

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…

The prudence of choosing Christ. The virtue of prudence. Growing in prudence.

A consequence of God’s justice and mercy is the Last Judgment, for which we can prepare by conversion and penance.

The parables of Christ teach us we should surrender our freedom to God to become really free.

Christ is the humble king of all who are humble. We can grow in the virtue of humility and it will make us happy.

Central idea: The reward for welcoming Christ’s messengers. Doctrine: The family and the kingdom. Practical application: Examination of conscience for one’s two families. To view the readings for Lectionary 97, click here. Central idea: The reward for welcoming Christ’s messengers Reading 1 2 Kgs 4:8-11, 14-16a One day Elisha came to Shunem, where there was a…

Central idea: Bearing witness to the truth despite opposition. Doctrine: The obligation in justice to bear witness to the truth come what may. Practical application: Bearing witness to the truth. To view Lectionary 94, click here. Central idea: Bearing witness to the truth despite opposition Reading 1 Jer 20:10-13 Jeremiah said: “I hear the whisperings of…

Everyone love everyone, like God. The universal call to holiness. Loving where we have withheld love.

Choose what is right and live. A good conscience. Formation of conscience.

Light of the world. The right to religious freedom and the social duty of Catholics. Private and public goodness.

Central idea: Christ purifies man. Doctrine: Sin. Practical application: Our moral struggle. To view the Lectionary 524 readings, click here. Central idea: Christ purifies man Reading 1 Mal 3:1-4 Thus says the Lord God: Lo, I am sending my messenger to prepare the way before me; And suddenly there will come to the temple the…