Fifteenth 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 _______ The poems Fr Dennis references in these years are: In 2016, we reflected on such wonderful readings and good insights.  Thanks, D2!  🙂 — In 2013, we reflected on — I chose a simpleContinue reading “Fifteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time, Cycle C”

Fourteenth 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 _______ The poems Fr Dennis references in these years are: In 2016, we reflected on — In 2013, we reflected on — No special message with the Van Gogh, other than that it is summer.Continue reading “Fourteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time, Cycle C”

Thirteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time, Cycle C / Observance of the Solemnity of Sts Peter and Paul, Apostles

Our readings for the Sunday of this blog are here.  The ones used for this Sunday, June 29, 2025, with the observance of the Solemnity of Sts Peter and Paul, Apostles, are these ones. And at least one of our Jesuit reads the “Feed my sheep” passage from John 21:1-19. So. I am making anContinue reading “Thirteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time, Cycle C / Observance of the Solemnity of Sts Peter and Paul, Apostles”

Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, Cycle C

Our readings for Corpus Christi Sunday are here. Following are the poem, my notes, and interpretations of Fr Dennis’ homily from the _______ The poem Fr Dennis referenced was: In 2013, D2 shared — This blog week feels full, so here we go! I don’t have many memories, if any, of Corpus Christi Sunday fromContinue reading “Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, Cycle C”

Solemnity of Most Holy Trinity, Cycle C

Our readings for Trinity Sunday are here.  These are the poems, my notes, and interpretations of Fr Dennis’ homilies from the _______ The poems Fr Dennis references in these years are: Across all years … and many celebrants, the constant acknowledgment is that the Trinity is a wondrous theology but doesn’t package up into aContinue reading “Solemnity of Most Holy Trinity, Cycle C”

Solemnity of Pentecost, Cycle C

Come, Holy Spirit!  Allelujah!! Allelujah!! Our readings for this Pentecost Sunday are here.  These are the poems, my notes, and interpretations of Fr Dennis’ homilies from the _______ The poems Fr Dennis references in these years are: In 2019 and 2016, I didn’t collect any notes, mistakenly thinking since 2013 was a “complete” capture ofContinue reading “Solemnity of Pentecost, Cycle C”

Funeral for a Friend

The day that had to happen, that I didn’t want to happen (all love of our theology and the Resurrection aside) … has happened.  Father Dennis Dillon, SJ, died at peace on Monday, April 21, 2025.  Yes, Easter Monday, and the same day as Pope Francis. His are the homilies and poem selections that formContinue reading “Funeral for a Friend”

The Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord, Cycle C

Our readings for this Sunday, the Ascension of the Lord are here.  Ascension on Thursday, May 29, would mark forty days from Easter.  However, many dioceses in the United States (and elsewhere) moved the observance to the following Sunday (this year, June 1) to increase participation in its observance. In the 1990s, the dioceses ofContinue reading “The Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord, Cycle C”

Easter Week 6, Sixth Sunday of Easter, Cycle C

Allelujah!! He is Risen!! Our readings for this Sunday, the Sixth Sunday of Easter, the Resurrection of the Lord are here.  These are the poems, my notes, and interpretations of Fr Dennis’ homilies from the _______ The poems Fr Dennis references in 2016 and 2013 are: In 2016, we reflected on — In 2013, weContinue reading “Easter Week 6, Sixth Sunday of Easter, Cycle C”

Easter Week 5, Fifth Sunday of Easter Cycle C

Allelujah!! He is (still) Risen!! Our readings for this Sunday, the Fifth Sunday of Easter, the Resurrection of the Lord are here.  These are the poem, my notes, and interpretations of Fr Dennis’ homily on April 28, 2013, unknown which Sunday Mass time at St Mary’s (St. Mary Student Parish in Ann Arbor).  _______ TheContinue reading “Easter Week 5, Fifth Sunday of Easter Cycle C”