9The homily

The priest or deacon connects the readings to our lives now, just as Jesus explained the Scriptures to the two friends on the road. Try to take away one idea you could act on this week.

Do Sit and listen. There may be a short silence afterwards.

For parentsThe theology behind this moment, and where every fact comes from

Worth knowing

On the way home, ask each child for one thing they remember. Tip

Where this comes from

Teaching The homily explains the readings for our lives, and is required at Sunday Mass (GIRM 65–66).
Teaching It is given by a priest or deacon, never by a lay person (GIRM 66).
Tip The link to Emmaus, where Jesus “interpreted to them what referred to him in all the scriptures” (Luke 24:27).

What the labels mean: Teaching, Tradition and Tip.