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”

Twenty-Seventh 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 these years are: In 2019, we reflected on — In 2016, we reflected on — RL remembers this difficulty of growing into waiting as serving from beingContinue reading “Twenty-Seventh Sunday of Ordinary Time, Cycle C”

Twenty-Sixth Sunday of Ordinary Time, Cycle C

Our readings for Sunday are here.  These are the poem, my notes, and interpretations of Fr Dennis’ homily from the Mass of _______ The poem Fr Dennis references this year is: In 2013, we reflected on — You might have noticed the notes are from the 10:10AM Mass. When I first returned to the church,Continue reading “Twenty-Sixth Sunday of Ordinary Time, Cycle C”