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 _______ The poem Fr Dennis references is: An introductory comment that these two entries (the Fourth and Fifth Sundays of Ordinary Time) areContinue reading “Fourth Sunday of Ordinary Time, Cycle A”
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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 _______ The poems Fr Dennis references these years are: In 2017, we reflected on — In 2014, we reflected on — Our featured image today is a jewel (8″ x 8″), and asContinue 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 _______ The poems Fr Dennis references these years are: For the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord, the first and second readings are the same for all three liturgical years A, B,Continue reading “The Baptism of the Lord, Cycle ABC”
Mary Mother of God, Cycle ABC
Our readings for Sunday are here. The following are my notes, the poems, and reflections from Fr Dennis Dillon, SJ’s homilies from the Masses of • 1 January 2017, 10AM • 1 January 2016, 10AM The poems Fr Dennis referenced are: • Diagnosis by Sharon Olds (2016 homily) • Going to Bed by George BilgereContinue reading “Mary Mother of God, Cycle ABC”
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”
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”
The Surest Sign 