feasts of the Motherhood of God, the Annunciation, the Ascension, and the Immaculate Conception), as well as on the Apostles, Church doctors, the saints, and more. Regardless of whether or not the readings lend themselves to a catechetical moment, the homilist still needs to illustrate his main point, not just state it. He needs to support it, make it clear, and draw it out. He can do this with stories from real life, classic works of art and literature, or contemporary culture. He can quote Church