Presider’s Page for Monday 26 December (St Stephen’s Day)
From the splendid robes of Christmas, the Church moves to the red vestments of the martyr on St Stephen’s Day, the feast of the first to give his life in…
From the splendid robes of Christmas, the Church moves to the red vestments of the martyr on St Stephen’s Day, the feast of the first to give his life in…
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…
The Season of Advent ends on Saturday next, so the celebration of the birth of Christ is now very close. We gather in preparation for that great event, worshipping God…
Traditionally, this Sunday is called Gaudete Sunday, which means ‘a day for rejoicing’. Advent is about half over, and the day of the Lord’s coming is nearer. We worship God…
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,…
John the Baptist is the focus of the Gospel reading on the Second Sunday of Advent each year. His words challenge and inspire. We worship God who uses many messengers…
The season of Advent begins today. During the next four full weeks we will look forward in hope. We will watch for the end times, when Christ will come in…
The readings this Sunday focus on the end of the world, though we are also reassured that people of faith have nothing to fear. (Today is also World Day of…
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…
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…
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…
We are challenged by today’s Gospel to stand ready for our Master’s return, in triumph at the end of time, or more immediately, in the least of his brothers and…
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…
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…
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….
Today is Trinity Sunday. We worship God who creates, redeems and sanctifies: three persons, one God.
Presider’s Page for 5 June (Pentecost Sunday) June 3 2022 SONGS AT MASS: Come O Creator Spirit Blest; Veni Creator; Veni Sancti Spiritus (Taizé); Spirit of the Living God; Colours of…
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Today is Pentecost Sunday, the 50th day of Easter. We celebrate the completion of the Easter mystery in the coming of the Holy Spirit — and ask for the gift of that same Spirit as we gather today.
SONGS AT MASS: Christ Be Beside Me; Spirit of the living God; Ag Críost an Síol ; Bring Flowers of the Rarest… Opening CommentThe Ascension of Jesus will be celebrated…
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