Presider’s Page for 23 July (16th Sunday in Ordinary Time)
We have been called together by the Spirit of God to celebrate the resurrection of the Lord Jesus. The Spirit teaches us to pray, and moves us to glorify the…
Presider’s Page
This section, provided by Fr. Bernard Cotter of Cloyne diocese, offers useful material for the celebrant, on Sundays and Feasts: alternative prayers, introductions, intercessions etc.
Presider’s Page for 16 July (15th Sunday in Ordinary Time)
We gather as pilgrims on a journey, asking God to keep us steadfast until we reach our eternal home. In the Spirit, let us worship God who cares for us…
Presider’s Page for 9 July (14th Sunday in Ordinary Time)
There is much good news in today’s Gospel. We’re told we can bring all our troubles to Jesus and find rest. God will make our burden light. We praise God…
Presider’s Page for 2 July (13th Sunday in Ordinary Time)
We’re told in today’s readings that hospitality is a gift that brings a great reward. As we gather to thank God for the many gifts we’ve received, we ask for…
Presider’s Page for 25 June (12th Sunday in Ordinary Time)
We have nothing to be afraid of, we’re told in today’s Gospel. God knows every one of our needs. We gather in prayer, united by our faith, to thank God…
Presider’s Page for Sunday 18 June (11th Sunday in Ordinary Time & Fathers’ Day)
As people loved and chosen by God, we gather to listen and share, before being sent out to live what we believe.Penitential Rite: The Gospel challenges our faith, so we turn…
Presider’s Page for 21 May (Ascension of the Lord)
Opening CommentWe celebrate the Ascension of Jesus today. We remember his sending out of the disciples, and his promise to remain with us until the end of time. Penitential RiteAssured…
Presider’s Page for 28 May (Pentecost Sunday)
Opening Comment (Mass During the Day)Today we celebrate ‘the great beginning of the Church,’ the day the Holy Spirit first came to confused and frightened disciples. We praise God for…
Presider’s Page for 4 June (Trinity Sunday)
Opening CommentWe are invited to reflect on the mystery of God on this Trinity Sunday, as we gather to worship the One who creates, redeems and sanctifies, three persons, one…
Presider’s Page for 11 June (‘Corpus Christi’)
Opening CommentToday’s liturgy invites us to reflect on God’s care for the family of faith, especially through the gift of divine nourishment on our pilgrimage through life. Christ gives us…
Presider’s Page for 14 May (Sixth Sunday of Easter)
Opening CommentEach Sunday in Easter time, we celebrate the gifts we have received in Baptism and Confirmation. We rejoice that the Spirit is our Advocate, who continues to support us…
Presider’s Page for 7 May (Fifth Sunday of Easter)
Opening CommentToday’s liturgy puts the life-giving words of Jesus before us. He is the Way, the Truth and the Life, the one in whom we can place all our trust….
Presider’s Page for 23 April (Third Sunday of Easter)
Opening CommentDuring the Easter season the Church continues to celebrate Jesus’ resurrection from the dead, even in these dark pandemic days. Today, we join together to worship God, who has…
Presider’s Page for 16 April (Second Sunday of Easter)
Opening Comment Even though Easter Week is now behind us, today’s liturgy still overflows with the joy of Jesus’ resurrection. We continue to celebrate that great event for the next…
Presider’s Page for 8 April (The Easter Vigil)
We gather around the Easter candle, celebrating the Lord’s resurrection. With that light to illumine our way, we remember how God has cared for humanity from the dawn of time….
Presider’s Page for Thursday 6 April (Holy Thursday)
The liturgy that begins now continues until we reach Easter. We are at the start of a three-day celebration of the passion, death and resurrection of Jesus. We journey from…
Presider’s Page for 2 April (Palm Sunday)
Today’s liturgy gives us a preview of the events of Holy Week. The passion, death and resurrection of Jesus are the focus of this and every Sunday celebration. Blessing of…
Presider’s Page for 26 March (Fifth Sunday of Lent)
In under a fortnight’s time, the Easter Triduum will begin, on Holy Thursday evening. During the Triduum, each of us recalls the great events that Easter remembers. We ask God’s…
Presider’s Page for 19 March (Fourth Sunday of Lent – Laetare Sunday)
Opening CommentTraditionally, this Sunday is called Laetare Sunday, which means ‘a day for joy’. At this midpoint of Lent, it is traditional to honour mothers, treasuring those still with us…
Presider’s Page for Friday 17 March (Lá fhéile Pádraig)
Opening CommentIn the heart of Lent, we keep the feast of Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. We mark the day by praising God the creator, who sustained Patrick in…
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