The Baptism of the Lord, Cycle ABC

Our readings for Sunday are here.  These are the poem, my notes, and interpretations of Fr Dennis’ homily from the Masses of _______ The poems Fr Dennis references these years are: For the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord, the first and second readings are the same for all three liturgical years A, B,Continue reading “The Baptism of the Lord, Cycle ABC”

Epiphany, Cycle ABC

Our readings for Sunday are here.  These are the readings every year. These are the poems, my notes, and interpretations of Fr Dennis’ homilies from the Masses of The poems Fr Dennis references these years are: In 2020, we reflected that — In 2018, we reflected that — In 2016, we reflected that — InContinue reading “Epiphany, Cycle ABC”

Mary Mother of God, Cycle ABC

Our readings for Sunday are here. The following are my notes, the poems, and reflections from Fr Dennis Dillon, SJ’s homilies from the Masses of • 1 January 2017, 10AM • 1 January 2016, 10AM The poems Fr Dennis referenced are: • Diagnosis by Sharon Olds (2016 homily) • Going to Bed by George BilgereContinue reading “Mary Mother of God, Cycle ABC”

Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph

Our readings for this Sunday, the Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph are here. The readings are again ABC, so I have used the notes from 2017 (Cycle A). These are the poems, my notes, and interpretations of Fr Dennis’ homily from the 10AM Mass on December 31, 2017.  And aContinue reading “Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph”

Christmas, Cycle A

Merry Christmas!! Our readings for Sunday are here.  These are some of the poems, my notes, and interpretations of Fr Dennis’ homilies from the Christmas Masses in 2017.  For about ten years prior to the pandemic, Fr Dennis Dillon SJ celebrated the Nativity Pageant Mass (you know … Charlie Brown and the Christmas pageant?).  🙂 Continue reading “Christmas, Cycle A”

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”