Our readings for Sunday are here. These are the poems, my notes, and interpretations of Fr Dennis’ homilies from the Masses of December 18, 2016 5PM December 22, 2013 Noon The poems Fr Dennis references this year are: December by Gary Johnson in both 2013 & 2016 Going to Bed by George Bilgere in 2016Continue reading “Fourth Sunday of Advent, Cycle A”
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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 December 4, 2016 10AM December 8, 2013 The poems Fr Dennis references these year are: November, 1967 by Joyce Sutphen in 2016 Wild Geese by Charles Goodrich in 2013 Advent (for nelson mandela)Continue reading “Second Sunday of Advent, Cycle A”
First Sunday of Advent, Cycle A
Our readings for Sunday are here. These are the poems, my notes, and interpretations of Fr Dennis’ homily from the Masses of November 27, 2016 November 29, 2013 Noon The poems Fr Dennis references this year are: Country Roads by Joyce Sutphen Rutabagas by James Silas Rogers In 2016, we reflected that — We receiveContinue reading “First Sunday of Advent, Cycle A”
Thanksgiving Cycle C
Our readings for Thanksgiving are here. These are the poems, my notes, and interpretations of Fr Dennis’ homilies from the Masses of November 24, 2016 10AM November 25, 2010 _______ The poems Fr Dennis Dillon, SJ references are: 2016 homily — i thank You God for most this amazing by e.e. cummings 2010 homily —Continue reading “Thanksgiving Cycle C”
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 November 24, 2019 November 20, 2016 5PM November 24, 2013 8:30AM _______ The songs that Fr Dennis Dillon, SJ references these years are: 2019 homily — When the Stars Begin to Fall (trad)Continue 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 November 13, 2016 10AM November 10, 2013 The poems Fr Dennis references these years are: 2016 homily — Slowly, Slowly, They Return by Wendell Berry 2013 homily — A Song on the EndContinue 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 October 23, 2016 5PM October 27, 2013 8:30AM _______ The poems Fr Dennis references this year are: 2016 homily — The Necessity for Irony by Eavan Boland 2013 homily — the Cambridge ladiesContinue reading “Thirtieth Sunday of Ordinary Time, Cycle C”
