14th Sunday Ordinary Time
OPENING COMMENT FOR MASS: As weak and sinful people, we gather to ask the Lord’s mercy. We know his grace is sufficient for us. Together, we praise and thank our God for the constant care we receive.
Author: Bernard Cotter
Liturgy suggestions for Summer Sundays
Bidding prayers etc for the Sundays of July are given below, beginning with next Sunday. After the suggestions for Sunday 29 July, you’ll find texts to help you welcome summer visitors from abroad.
13th Sunday Ordinary Time
OPENING COMMENT FOR MASS: On this first Sunday of July, we give thanks to God for all the gifts we enjoy. We rejoice in God’s saving power: death itself is in his hand and all the living depend on God alone.
Munster Assembly to be planned at meeting this Wednesday
A meeting to plan a regional assembly for Munster is being held this Wednesday in the Firgrove Hotel, Mitchelstown. All are welcome!
Birth of St John the Baptist — Bidding prayers etc
Just three birthdays are celebrated by the Church in the Liturgy each year – that of Jesus at the winter solstice, his mother’s on 8th September and that of his cousin John the Baptist near midsummer’s day. John’s birthday comes just after the longest day of the year, when the light begins to decline — just as Jesus’ birthday is after the shortest day, when days begin to lengthen. The placing of these two feasts summarises John the Baptist’s mission: ‘I must decrease, he must increase.’
Getting dialogue going in a parish community
An anonymous parishioner in an Irish parish describes the frustrating experience of attempting to get dialogue going in her local parish. The author, who is known to the ACP leadership team, asked for anonymity in case her parish would be identified. She would be interested to know if others have had similar experiences and if there is an answer to her predicament.
Trinity Sunday — Bidding prayers etc
We celebrate Trinity Sunday today. The feast gives us an opportunity to reflect on the mystery of God, who creates, redeems and makes us holy.
Future development of ACP discussed at Cork meeting
The relationship between clergy and lay members of the ACP was discussed at the meeting last week in Cork, which was attended by clergy and some lay members in Cork & Ross and Cloyne dioceses.
Pentecost Sunday – bidding prayers etc
Today we celebrate Pentecost Sunday, the second climax of the Easter season. We celebrate ‘the great beginning of the Church’, the day the Holy Spirit first came to confused and frightened disciples.
BIDDING PRAYERS – Exam Mass
Parishes and communities organising Exam Masses may find these resources useful
Ascension of the Lord — liturgy notes
Opening Comment The Ascension of the Lord is celebrated today. The Church also calls this Sunday ‘World Communications Day’. As he left his disciples, Jesus sent them out to spread…
Sixth Sunday Easter – Prayers of the faithful etc
Opening Comment We gather in the love of God, redeemed in the death and resurrection of Jesus. We are people with a mission, challenged to grow in love each day….
Priests in Cork & Ross and Cloyne to meet
Current ACP members and new members in Cloyne diocese and Cork & Ross are to meet on Monday 21 May. Tony Flannery will attend.
FIRST SESSION Naming the Reality: Emer Dolphin
As a full-time mother, full-time wife and part-time parish secretary, Emer Dolphin names the reality of church life today.
FIRST SESSION Naming the Reality: Joe Mulvaney
Joe Mulvaney gave this address in the first session of the Assembly Day, ‘Naming the Reality’
Fifth Sunday Easter – Prayers of the Faithful etc
Like branches of one tree, we are held together by our faith in Christ. Because we are all part of this one living plant, we come together in thanksgiving and praise to celebrate this Fifth Sunday of Easter.
Fourth Sunday Easter – Prayers of the Faithful etc
The Fourth Sunday of Easter is often called Good Shepherd Sunday, because the readings are about the care we receive from Christ, our true shepherd, a care Christians are invited to copy. Today is also the day of prayer for vocations.
Third Sunday Easter – Prayers of the Faithful etc
Throughout the Easter season, the Church continues to announce and celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead…
A Tuam priest reacts to the treatment of Fr Tony Flannery
Pat Donnellan expresses sadness at the attempt to ‘silence’ Tony Flannery, but also prays for hope and tolerance. Pat is parish priest of Islandeady in the archdiocese of Tuam, one of almost 50 priests there who are ACP members.
Kerry priests react to Tony Flannery news
Fr Pat Moore reports on Kerry priests’ reaction to the “silencing” of Tony Flannery
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