Presider’s Page for Sunday 13 March (Second Sunday of Lent)
In today’s Liturgy, we praise the Lord of glory, who leads us through the darkness of Lent to the light of Easter.
Month: March 2022
13 March 2022 – 2nd Sunday of Lent, Year C
13 March 2022 – 2nd Sunday of Lent, Year C (1) Genesis 15:5-12, 17-18 The covenant with Abraham, basis of Israel’s religion of trust He brought him outside and said,…
Saturday 12 March – Week 1 of Lent
Saturday 12 March – Week 1 of Lent (1) Deuteronomy 26:16-19 Walking in the way of the Lord This very day the Lord your God is commanding you to observe…
ACP proposes Arbitration Panel for each province in letter to bishops
The ACP has written to every bishop about a proposal to set up an Arbitration Panel for each province to assist with dealing with difficult issues between a priest and…
11 March 2022 – Friday of Week 1 of Lent
11 March 2022 – Friday of Week 1 of Lent Optional Memorial: St Aengus (1) Ezekiel 18:21-28 Personal responsibility to replace the idea of shared guilt But if the wicked…
10 March 2022 – Thursday of Week 1 of Lent
10 March 2022 – Thursday of Week 1 of Lent (1) Esther 4:29-42 Queen Esther’s prayer wins God’s help in a time of crisis Queen Esther, seized with deadly anxiety,…
9 March 2022 – Wednesday of Week 1 of Lent
9 March 2022 – Wednesday of Week 1 of Lent Optional Memorial: St Frances of Rome (1) Jonah 3:1-10 When Jonah’s preaching bears fruit, God has mercy on Nineveh The…
Brendan Hoban: Ukraine – Sophie’s Choice
Sophie’s Choice Brendan Hoban – Western People ‘May you live in interesting times’ is an English expression that’s claimed to be a translation of a traditional Chinese curse. Like it…
8 March 2022 – Tuesday of Week 1 of Lent
8 March 2022 – Tuesday of Week 1 of Lent Optional Memorials: St John of God; St Senan (1) Isaiah 55:10-11 God’s word comes down from heaven like rain, to…
Clergy Lenten Reflection with Fr Niall Ahern, Tues 8 March and Thurs 10 March
A Listening Heart/Vincentian Ministry to Priests Zoom Lenten Time of Reflection for Clergy Tuesday March 8th, 15.00pm – 17.15.pm Speaker: Fr. Niall Ahern, Elphin Diocese 15.00. Opening…
7 March 2022- Monday, Week 1 of Lent
7 March 2022- Monday, Week 1 of Lent Optional Memorial: Ss Perpetua and Felicity 1st Reading: Leviticus 19:1-2, 11-18 Practical guidance for worship and for social compassion The Lord spoke…
Presider’s Page for 6 March (First Sunday of Lent)
The 40-day pilgrimage to Easter that began on Ash Wednesday is just a few days old. We pray that God, who sustained Jesus in his 40 days of temptations and suffering, will support us on our journey also. And we continue to pray for and support the people of Ukraine in their struggle.
Séamus Ahearne: Tolka Park, War, Cricket and Indi’s looming birthday…
Our Lenten pilgrimage from Covid to War Tolka Park and whitewash: (1) This Saturday morning is brighter. The horizon seems to be shrugging off the night somewhat sluggishly but is…
6 March 2022- First Sunday of Lent (C)
6 March 2022- First Sunday of Lent (C) (1) Deuteronomy 26:4-10 Offering the firsts fruits of harvest, they give thanks to God When the priest takes the basket from your…
Chris McDonnell: The Days We Call Lent
The days we call Lent Chris McDonnell March 6th 2022 La Croix International: We are now in the early days of Lent and the great Paschal feast approaches. These passing…
5 March 2022 – Saturday after Ash Wednesday
5 March 2022 – Saturday after Ash Wednesday Memorial: St Kieran 1st Reading: Isaiah 58:9-14 If they are converted, they are blessed, with waters that never fail Then you shall…
Seán Ó Conaill: The Blasphemy of Christian Imperialism in 2022
The Blasphemy of Christian Imperialism in 2022 Seán Ó Conaill has posted the following article on the Association of Catholics in Ireland (ACI) website. “We see many of the Euro-Atlantic…
Zoom Recording available: ‘Towards a Synodal Pathway for the Catholic Church in Ireland’: Nicola Brady
‘Towards a Synodal Pathway for the Catholic Church in Ireland’ Nicola Brady The Recording of this ACI event, held on 24 Feb ’22 is available below: https://acireland.ie/towards-a-synodal-pathway-for-the-catholic-church-in-ireland-nicola-brady/
4 March 2022 – Friday after Ash Wednesday
4 March 2022 – Friday after Ash Wednesday Memorial: St Casimir 1st Reading: Isaiah 58:1-9 True religion is contrasted with merely external observance Shout out, do not hold back! Lift…
3 March 2022 – Thursday after Ash Wednesday
3 March 2022 – Thursday after Ash Wednesday 1st Reading: Deuteronomy 30:15-20 A warm call to fidelity. Choose life so that you and your descendants may live! Keep the commandments…
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