Third Sunday of Lent, Cycle A

Our readings for Sunday are here.  These are the poem, my notes, and interpretations of Fr Dennis’ homily from the Mass of March 23, 2014 Noon The prose-poem Fr Dennis references this year is: Crying on a Public Bench by Elizabeth Cooper-Mullin in Online NYTimes City Room feature contribution in March 21, 2014. In 2014,Continue reading “Third Sunday of Lent, Cycle A”

Second Sunday of Lent, Cycle A

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 March 12, 2017 9PM March 16, 2014 8:30AM The poems Fr Dennis references these years are: Such Singing in the Wild Branches by Mary Oliver in 2017 and Manifesto: the MadContinue reading “Second Sunday of Lent, Cycle A”

First Sunday of Lent, Cycle A

Our readings for Sunday are here.  These are the poem, my notes, and interpretations of Fr Dennis’ homilies from the Masses of March 9, 2020 5PM (no notes, poem only) March 9, 2014 The poems Fr Dennis references these years are: Original Sin by Lawrence Raab in 2020 (now realizing this was likely the lastContinue reading “First Sunday of Lent, Cycle A”

Eighth Sunday of Ordinary Time, Cycle A

Our readings for Sunday are here.  ***Repeat from Seventh Sunday posting*** I do not have any notes or poems for Fr Dennis homilies for the Sixth Sunday Ordinary Time, Cycle A or C.  In a moment of inspiration this morning (Thank you, God!), it made more sense to offer the notes and poems from theContinue reading “Eighth Sunday of Ordinary Time, Cycle A”

Seventh Sunday of Ordinary Time, Cycle A

Our readings for the Seventh Sunday, Cycle A are here.  But note below, this and the following are special entries prior to entering Lent. I do not have any notes or poems for Fr Dennis homilies for the Sixth Sunday Ordinary Time, Cycle A or C.  In a moment of inspiration this morning (Thank you,Continue reading “Seventh Sunday of Ordinary Time, Cycle A”

Fifth Sunday of Ordinary Time, Cycle A

Our readings for Sunday are here.  These are my notes and interpretations of Fr Dennis’ homily from the Mass of February 6, 2011 (no poem) _______ In 2011, we reflected from D2’s homily that — Salt was valuable in Christ’s time, both a precious commodity and form of currency.  Also, we can’t survive without itContinue reading “Fifth Sunday of Ordinary Time, Cycle A”

Fourth Sunday of Ordinary Time, Cycle A

Sermon on the Mount© Laura James, 2010 Used with permission Our readings for Sunday are here.  These are the poem, my notes, and interpretations of Fr Dennis’ homilies from the Masses of Feb 2, 2020 Noon, Feast of the Presentation of the Lord (no homily notes) January 30, 2011 (no poem) _______ The poem FrContinue reading “Fourth Sunday of Ordinary Time, Cycle A”

Third Sunday of Ordinary Time, Cycle A (Word of God Sunday)

Our readings for Sunday are here.  These are the poems, my notes, and interpretations of Fr Dennis’ homilies from the Masses of January 26, 2020 10AM (no homily notes) January 22, 2017  Noon _______ The poems Fr Dennis references these years are: 2020 homily — Jazz You’ll Never Know by Margaret Hasse 2017 homily —Continue reading “Third Sunday of Ordinary Time, Cycle A (Word of God Sunday)”

Second Sunday of Ordinary Time, Cycle A

Our readings for Sunday are here.  These are the poems, my notes, and interpretations of Fr Dennis’ homilies from the Masses of January 15, 2017  10AM January 19, 2014 8:30AM _______ The poems Fr Dennis references these years are: 2017 homily — Winter Grace by Patricia Fargnoli 2014 homily — The Necessity for Irony byContinue reading “Second Sunday of Ordinary Time, Cycle A”

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 12 January 2020 8:30AM, Cycle A 11 January 2015, Cycle B 14 January 2011, Cycle A _______ The poems Fr Dennis references these years are: 12 January 2020 8:30AM homily — The EndContinue reading “The Baptism of the Lord, Cycle ABC”