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”
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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”
Second Sunday of Advent Cycle C
We should be about Day 6 into our chocolate Advent calendars. Our readings for this Sunday, the Second Sunday of Advent are here. Again, these are my notes and interpretations from the 8:30 and 10 (or Noon) Mass homilies of Fr Dennis Dillon, SJ, on December 6, 2015. Anything that doesn’t quite make sense shouldContinue reading “Second Sunday of Advent Cycle C”
Sixteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time, Cycle B
Our readings for Sunday are here. These are the poems, my notes, and interpretations of Fr Dennis’ homily from the Mass of _______ The poem Fr Dennis references this year is: In 2015, we reflected on — Our featured image is a repeat of “The Good Shepherd” by the late Fr Sieger Koder (1925-2015). HeContinue reading “Sixteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time, Cycle B”
Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle B
Our readings for Sunday are here. These are the poems, my notes, and interpretations of Fr Dennis’ homily from the Mass of _______ The poem Fr Dennis references this year is: In 2015, we reflected on — The seasons in the upper Midwest / Great Lakes region illustrate these ideas so vividly — the stunningContinue reading “Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle B”
Ascension Sunday, Cycle B
Our readings for this Ascension Sunday are here. (https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/051224.cfm). So for most of Eastertide (through Pentecost), the first reading will have been from the Acts of the Apostles, and the gospel reading mostly from St John’s account. Note that today’s gospel is from the primary Cycle B gospel, the Gospel according to Saint Mark. Again,Continue reading “Ascension Sunday, Cycle B”
Sixth Sunday of Easter Sunday, Cycle B
Our readings for this Sixth Sunday of Easter are here. (https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/050524.cfm). So for most of Eastertide (through Pentecost), the first reading will have been from the Acts of the Apostles, and the gospel reading mostly from St John’s account. Again, these are the poems, my notes, and interpretations of Fr Dennis’ homilies from the MassesContinue reading “Sixth Sunday of Easter Sunday, Cycle B”
Fifth Sunday of Easter Sunday, Cycle B
Our readings for this Fifth Sunday of Easter are here. (https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/042824.cfm). Again, these are the poems, my notes, and interpretations of Fr Dennis’ homily from the Mass of: There is a brief cameo from a Fr Joe Wagner, SJ, homily as well. ______ The poems Fr Dennis referenced are: In 2015, we reflected on —Continue reading “Fifth Sunday of Easter Sunday, Cycle B”
Fourth Sunday of Lent Cycle B
Our readings for this Sunday, the Fourth Sunday of Lent are here. (https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/031024.cfm). These are my notes and interpretations of Fr Dennis Dillon SJ’s homily from the 10AM Mass on March 15, 2015 at St Mary Student Parish, Ann Arbor, MI. ______ The poem Fr Dennis references in 2015 is: A Drink of Water byContinue reading “Fourth Sunday of Lent Cycle B”
Third Sunday of Lent Cycle B
Our readings for this Sunday, the Third Sunday of Lent are here. (https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/030324.cfm). Again, these are my notes and interpretations of Fr Dennis Dillon SJ’s homily from the 10AM Masses on March 4, 2018 and March 8, 2015. ______ The poems Fr Dennis references in 2018 & 2015 are: The Sorrel Filly by Wendell BerryContinue reading “Third Sunday of Lent Cycle B”
The Surest Sign 