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Fourth Sunday of Advent, Cycle A

Our readings for Sunday are here. These are the poems, my notes, and interpretations of Fr Dennis’ homilies from the Masses of The poems Fr Dennis references this year are: In 2016, we reflected that — In 2013, we reflected that —

Third Sunday of Advent, Cycle A

Our readings for Sunday are here. Rejoice! It’s Gaudete Sunday! This is the break in Advent the Church provides, but a focused break, as our Advent may be having challenges. A re-focusing to remember this entire season is pointed toward the Incarnation, the Great Joy! These are the poems, my notes, and interpretation of FrContinue reading “Third Sunday of Advent, Cycle A”

Second Sunday of Advent, Cycle A

Our readings for Sunday are here. These are the poems, my notes, and interpretations of Fr Dennis’ homilies from the Masses of The poems Fr Dennis references these year are: In 2016, we reflected that — In 2013, we reflected that — Our featured image is one of our Celeste Novak’s Advent offerings for thisContinue reading “Second Sunday of Advent, Cycle A”

First Sunday of Advent, Cycle A

Our readings for Sunday are here. These are the poems, my notes, and interpretations of Fr Dennis’ homily from the Masses of The poems Fr Dennis references this year are: In 2016, we reflected that — In 2013, we reflected that —

Thanksgiving Cycle C

Our readings for Thanksgiving are here. These are the poems, my notes, and interpretations of Fr Dennis’ homilies from the Masses of _______ The poems Fr Dennis Dillon, SJ references are: In 2016, we reflected on — In 2010, we reflected that — Today’s image is the one Fr Dennis referred to in his 2016Continue reading “Thanksgiving Cycle C”

Thirty-Fourth Sunday Cycle C, The Solemnity of Christ the King, Lord of the Universe

Our readings for Sunday are here. These are the songs, my notes, and interpretations of Fr Dennis’ homilies from the Masses of _______ The songs that Fr Dennis Dillon, SJ references these years are: In 2019, we reflected that — In 2016 & 2013, we reflected that — RL notes that in 2025 the UnitedContinue reading “Thirty-Fourth Sunday Cycle C, The Solemnity of Christ the King, Lord of the Universe”

Thirty-Third Sunday of Ordinary Time, Cycle C

Our readings for Sunday are here. These are the poems, my notes, and interpretations of Fr Dennis’ homily from the Masses of The poems Fr Dennis references these years are: In 2016, we reflected that — In 2013, we reflected that — Ursula K LeGuin’s “Left-Handed Commencement Address” is more direct, being in prose andContinue reading “Thirty-Third Sunday of Ordinary Time, Cycle C”

Feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica in Rome / Thirty-Second Sunday of Ordinary Time, Cycle C

Our readings for Sunday are here for the 32nd Sunday OT and here for Feast of the Dedication of the (St John’s) Lateran Basilica in Rome. Sooooo, why is the Roman Catholic Church celebrating a building dedicated in 342 C.E.? The abridged version, based on this excellent article in America Magazine is … home. InContinue reading “Feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica in Rome / Thirty-Second Sunday of Ordinary Time, Cycle C”

The Commemoration of All The Faithful Departed / Thirty-First Sunday of Ordinary Time, Cycle C

Our readings for Sunday are here, for All Souls’ Day, and here for the regular Cycle C readings that Fr Dennis’ homilies were based on. Well. And on reflection, I think D2’s 31st OT homilies fit well with the readings for All Souls’ Day (though they understandably don’t capture the richness of a specific commemoration!).Continue reading “The Commemoration of All The Faithful Departed / Thirty-First Sunday of Ordinary Time, Cycle C”

Thirtieth Sunday of Ordinary Time, Cycle C

Our readings for Sunday are here. These are the poems, my notes, and interpretations of Fr Dennis’ homilies from the Masses of _______ The poems Fr Dennis references this year are: From the New Jerome Biblical Commentary, it indicates the gospel was directed to the disciples. In 2016, we reflected on — In 2013, weContinue reading “Thirtieth Sunday of Ordinary Time, Cycle C”