Second Sunday of Advent, Cycle B

Our readings for Sunday are here.  These are the poem, my notes, and interpretations of Fr Dennis Dillon SJ’s homilies from the Masses of The poems Fr Dennis references this cycle are: In 2017, we reflected that — In 2014, we reflected that — Our featured image is one of the works of Professor BillContinue reading “Second Sunday of Advent, Cycle B”

First Sunday of Advent, Cycle B

Our readings for Sunday are here.  These are the poems, my notes, and interpretations of Fr Dennis Dillon SJ’s homilies from the Masses of The poems Fr Dennis references this cycle are: In 2017, we reflected that — with the Gospel of John scattered throughout the three Cycles, but predominating during the Triduum gospel readingsContinue reading “First Sunday of Advent, Cycle B”

Thirty-Third Sunday of Ordinary Time, Cycle A

Our readings for Sunday are here.  These are the poems, my notes, and interpretations of Fr Dennis Dillon SJ’s homily from the Mass of _______ The poem Fr Dennis references this year is: In 2014, we reflected on — My (rl) personal reflection on this gospel was that the master, God, offers Mercy or Love,Continue reading “Thirty-Third Sunday of Ordinary Time, Cycle A”

Sixteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time, Cycle A

Our readings for Sunday are here.  These are the poems, my notes, and interpretations of Fr Dennis’ homily from the Mass of _______ The poem Fr Dennis references this year is: In 2014, we reflected on — And some fun facts about the mustard tree (the big plant with branches!) that is thought to haveContinue reading “Sixteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time, Cycle A”

The Magnificent Ambersons (1942)

Our first film of this year’s 2022 series, Fractured Fairy Tales, at St Mary’s is THE MAGNIFICENT AMBERSONS, an Orson Welles film released by RKO. The AADL has both a regular single disc release and the Criterion Collection’s restored quality version and double-disc release. We watched the latter. With the shorter notice and communication challenges,Continue reading “The Magnificent Ambersons (1942)”