Presider’s Page for 25 December (Christmas Day masses)
We celebrate today an amazing mystery — God is born in time. The eternal God has taken human flesh, has pitched his tent in the midst of humanity. With joy…
Author: Bernard Cotter
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Presider’s Page for 24 December (Christmas Eve masses)
In the dark of this winter day, we proclaim the new light that has shone on the world: Jesus Christ is born! With the angels, we worship God who saves…
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Presider’s Page for 8 December (Immaculate Conception of Our Lady)
Our preparations for Christmas always include Mary, the Mother of God. Today, we honour her conception free from sin, a miracle that displays God’s power for believers. We worship God,…
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Presider’s Page for 6 November (32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time)
At this time of remembrance, our dead are often in our minds. Today’s readings challenge us to believe in eternal life after death. We worship God who sustains us in…
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Presider’s Page for Wednesday 2 November (All Souls Day)
On All Saints Day and today, we remember all the dead, those in heaven and those still be on the way there: God alone knows where each soul is. Today…
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Presider’s Page for Tuesday 1 November (All Saints Day)
Today and tomorrow we remember all the dead, those in heaven and those still be on the way there: God alone knows where each soul is. Today’s feast celebrates the…
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Presider’s Page for 30 October (30th Sunday in Ordinary Time)
Zacchaeus is the star of today’s Gospel, the man who has been called ‘everybody’s favourite underdog’. Zacchaeus took Jesus at his word and changed his life. We worship God, whose…
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Presider’s Page for 23 October (30th Sunday – Mission Sunday)
The Gospel story of the Pharisee and the tax collector is read on this year’s Mission Sunday. Those who are humble before God make the best witnesses to the Gospel:…
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Presider’s Page for 16 October (29th Sunday in Ordinary Time)
If you want results, pray without ceasing, says Jesus. God will listen and help. Penitential RiteAs we prepare ourselves for this celebration, let us call to mind God’s generous mercy…
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Presider’s Page for 9 October (28th Sun in Ordinary Time)
The Gospel gives the story of the ten lepers, of whom only one came back to thank Jesus. We praise and thank God who continues to do great things for…
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Presider’s Page for 25 September (26th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Day for Migrants & Refugees)
Today’s readings remind us that God is on the side of the poor, defending their rights. Providentially, today is also the World Day of Migrants and Refugees.Penitential RiteWe gather to…
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Presiders page for 11 September (24th Sunday in Ordinary Time)
The mercy of God has no end; even humans who disfigure God’s beautiful creation can turn back to God’s ways and find mercy. We continue to mark Creationtide all through…
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Presider’s Page for Monday 15 August (Assumption of Our Lady)
This feast originated in Jerusalem before the fifth century as the “Falling-Asleep of the Mother of God.” It was adopted in Rome in the mid-seventh century and was renamed the…
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Presider’s Page for 24 July (17th Sunday in Ordinary Time)
We can ask God for help whenever we need to, today or any day. We gather to worship God who is always concerned for us. [Today is World Day of…
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Presider’s Page for 17 July (16th Sunday in Ordinary Time)
As we gather, we are challenged to be hospitable, welcoming people. We worship the God who always has a welcome for us.Penitential RiteSupported by this divine care, we call to…
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Presider’s Page for 10 July (15th Sunday in Ordinary Time)
The beautiful story of the Good Samaritan is told again at today’s Mass, with its challenge to us to look after others, as the Good Samaritan did. We gather to…
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Presider’s Page for 3 July (14th Sunday in Ordinary Time)
We gather to praise God’s faithfulness, and to ask for grace in the work we’re called to do.Penitential RiteTo prepare ourselves to celebrate the Mass, let us call to mind…
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Presider’s Page for 26 June (13th Sunday in Ordinary Time)
Now that the great feasts of Easter and the Sundays following it are behind us, we return to Ordinary Time. Green vestments are worn today; green is the colour of…
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Presider’s Page for 19 June (Corpus Christi – Father’s Day)
Opening CommentSince the beginning of time, God has always nourished his people. Today we celebrate our Creator’s kindness in giving us the Body and Blood of Christ to our food….
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Presider’s Page for 12 June (Trinity Sunday)
Today is Trinity Sunday. We worship God who creates, redeems and sanctifies: three persons, one God.
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