Upcoming Homily Pack

Homily Pack for Jan 15, 2017, Second Sunday in Ordinary Time (A)

• Read and get ideas on lessons, illustrations, and applications to build your homily
• Read and listen to a ready-made homily in Spanish
• Read the readings online

This Week's Daily Reflections

• Jesus’ Humility
  The Baptism of the Lord
• The Steep and Thorny Road of Truth
  Tuesday of the First Week in Ordinary Time
• Jesus at Prayer
  Wednesday of the First Week in Ordinary Time
• To Be Free to Love
  Thursday of the First Week in Ordinary Time
• A Man and His Friends
  Friday of the First Week in Ordinary Time
• Discipleship
  Saturday of the First Week in Ordinary Time

Featured Best Practices

Boys' involvement in Mass increases 500%
Holy Family, St. Louis Park, Archdiocese St.Paul/Minneapolis, United States

By returning to more demanding altar server practices, two men were able to increase participation at their parish from 10 to 60.

"Altar serving at Holy Family allows boys to be more fully integrated into the Mass and gives them a chance to experience Christ's sacrifice up close. Holy Family provides an environment that makes them feel welcome and necessary and is an excellent experience".
Carson Lind, 19 year old, 7 year veteran