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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”

Epiphany, Cycle ABC

Our readings for Sunday are here.  These are the readings every year. 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 2020, we reflected that — In 2018, we reflected that — In 2016, we reflected that — InContinue reading “Epiphany, Cycle ABC”

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 The poems Fr Dennis references these years are: In 2016, we reflected that — In 2013, we reflected that — Ursula K LeGuin’s “Left-Handed Commencement Address” is more direct, being in prose andContinue reading “Thirty-Third Sunday of Ordinary Time, 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”

First Sunday of Advent Cycle C

As we each prepare ourselves for the season of Lent, let us remember the reflection of David Steindl Rast, OSB: It’s not joy that makes us grateful, it’s gratitude that makes us joyful. Our readings for this Sunday, the First Sunday of Advent are here. Over the next four weeks, I’ll share the gospel andContinue reading “First Sunday of Advent Cycle C”