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 — The Trinity is a dynamic relationship — One God with relationship between one and all and with each other and allContinue reading “Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity, Cycle A”
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Pentecost Sunday, Cycle A
Our readings for this Pentecost are here. This is a brief excerpt from the Pentecost, Cycle B entry, based on my notes from Fr Dennis’ homily from the Mass of May 20, 2018 10AM. ______ In 2018, Fr Dennis kept it real, simple, and direct. At the time, it did not feel particularly Easter-y asContinue reading “Pentecost Sunday, Cycle A”
Easter Week 5, Cycle A
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 from the Sunday Mass of: ______ The poem Fr Dennis references is: In 2014, we reflected on — Catechism / Structure <— Sacred Tension —>Continue reading “Easter Week 5, Cycle A”
Funeral for a Friend
In fond memory of Fr Dennis Dillon, SJ, whose homilies comprise so much of this blog, and Pope Francis. 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. Continue reading “Funeral for a Friend”
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”
The Surest Sign 