While the homily is mandatory during Eucharistic celebrations on Sundays and feast days, it is only recommended for services on weekdays. Nevertheless, for many worshippers, the sermon is an important part of the liturgy from which they expect a spiritual impulse for their lives. Since weekday services often operate under time constraints, Werner Eizinger presents very short, concise texts for all weekdays of the year, in which he elaborates on a thought from the respective day's Gospel. These texts are suitable for both Mass celebrations and services led by laypeople.