Category: Solemnities
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The Assumption – Vigil Mass
Central idea: The Ark of the Covenant. Doctrine: The Assumption. Practical application: Veneration of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Lectionary 621. Reading 1 1 Chron 15:3-4, 15-16; 16:1-2 David assembled all Israel in Jerusalem to bring the ark of the LORD to the place which he had prepared for it. David also called together the sons…
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The Eucharist: Corpus Christi Sunday
Proper and frequent reception of the Eucharist
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The Most Holy Trinity
Living like the Blessed Trinity.
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Pentecost and the Gifts of the Holy Spirit
Central idea: Pentecost. Doctrine: Gifts of the Holy Spirit. Practical application: The Gift of Piety. Lectionary 63. Central Idea: Pentecost, 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 there came from the sky a noise like…
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Pentecost – Mass during the day
The connection among the Resurrection, Pentecost, and the Eucharist.
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The Ascension of the Lord
The Ascension and our status as children of the Father.
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Solemnity of Saint Joseph, Husband of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Joseph, Jesus’ foster father and Mary’s husband, was a just man. The virtue of justice. Living the virtues of respect and responsibility.
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Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Mother of God
God has blessed humanity through the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God. The New Law frees from restrictions of the Old Law. How to live the blessings of the children of God.
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The Nativity of the Lord – Generic Homily Outline
There are four sets of Lectionary readings for Christmas. Below is a generic outline which can be used with any of the readings for Christmas. It focuses on the four Gospel readings of the day and so the whole Christmas story as told by Matthew, Luke, and John. Central idea: The savior of the world…
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The Nativity of the Lord – Mass During the Day
Central idea: The Birth of Christ. Doctrine: Holy images. Practical application: Contemplate the sacred images of Christmas.
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The Nativity of the Lord – Mass at Night
Central idea: The Prince of Peace is born. Doctrine: The marvelous exchange. Practical application: Becoming littler.
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Nativity of the Lord – The Vigil Mass
Jesus is the Promised Son of David. The Angelus prayer.