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 The poems Fr Dennis references these years are: In 2014, we reflected with D2 that — in the Gospel, Second Reading from Romans Our image today, The Temptations, is from The Book ofContinue reading “First Sunday of Lent, 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”

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 _______ 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”

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”

Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle B

Our readings for Sunday are here.  These are the poem, my notes, and interpretations of Fr Dennis’ homily from the Masses of _______ The poem Fr Dennis references this year is: In 2015, we reflected on — I chose a path in the woods for the image as I couldn’t find a good image ofContinue reading “Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle B”

Trinity Sunday, Cycle B

Our readings for The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity are here.  These are the poems, my notes, and interpretations of Fr Dennis’ homily from the Masses of _______ The poem Fr Dennis references this year is: In 2018, we reflected on — In 2015, we reflected on — Our featured image is the ChiContinue reading “Trinity Sunday, Cycle B”