Category: Ordinary Time
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Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
To view Lectionary 99, click here. The Homiletic Directory suggests the following Catechism points and themes for the Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time: CCC 587: Jesus’ ascent to Jerusalem for his death and Resurrection CCC 2052-2055: Master, what must I do…? CCC 1036, 1816: the urgency of discipleship It is always urgent to chose to be…
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Corpus Christi
The Lectionary readings for the Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ (169) can be found here. For an updated and revised outline with the following themes, click here. Central idea: Christ is the eternal high priest who offers us what he offered to the Father, himself. Doctrine: The Eucharist. Practical application: Eucharistic Adoration The Homiletic Directory offers the…
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The Solemnity of Christ the King
Central idea: Christ is my King and God. Doctrine: Christ as Lord and King. Practical application: Reigning by serving.
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The Eucharist and mental prayer– Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Central idea and doctrine: The Eucharist, which is a scandal to some, is our daily bread and a pledge of glory to come. Practical application: Mental prayer.
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Confession – Guest Homily for the Tenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B
The need for and how to make a good confession.
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Nativity of St. John the Baptist – Mass during the Day
Central idea: From his conception, John the Baptist is Christ’s divinely appointed herald. Doctrine: John the Baptist and the Holy Spirit. Practical application: Be led by the Holy Spirit by prudence and counsel.
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The Kingdom of God—Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
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.
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Paradise – Tenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Central idea: Christ’s victory over our sin. Doctrine: Man in paradise. Practical application: Foretaste of paradise.
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Priests of Christ are to be leaders who serve: Thirty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time
Central idea: Leaders who serve God. Doctrine: Priests are frail leaders who should serve. Practical application: Supporting our priests and bishops.
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Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord
Central Idea and Doctrine: The Transfiguration of the Lord. Practical Application: Taking up one’s own cross. To view Lectionary: 614 click here. Central idea: The Transfiguration of the Lord Reading 1 Dn 7:9-10, 13-14 As I watched: Thrones were set up and the Ancient One took his throne. His clothing was bright as snow, and the…
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God Actually Loves Us: Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time – Year A
God actually loves us. Our consequent dignity and vocation. Showing greater respect for others.
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A Vocation to Beatitude: Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time – Year A
Christ’s Beatitudes can teach and transform us, purifying our hearts.