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”

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”