Presider’s Page for 3 September (22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Creationtide)
We gather to praise God and to ask for help and grace. We know the difficulties that can come when we try to live the right way. Often the road…
Sunday Resources
The Mass Readings (from NRSV; Psalms from the Grail translation) plus some homily ideas prepared by Fr Pat Rogers. The Sunday AUDIO-files are a collaboration between Pat and Fr Bernard Cotter, who prepares the Presider’s Page.
Presider’s Page for 27 August (21st Sunday in Ordinary Time)
This hour of worship brings us into the presence of the God whose mystery we can never comprehend. All we have comes from the Lord, and we can only bow…
Presider’s Page for 20 August (20th Sunday in OrdinaryTime)
Everyone is welcome in God’s house, everyone who loves God’s name. We gather to experience the warmth of this embrace. Penitential RiteTo prepare ourselves, let us call to mind our…
Presider’s Page for 13 August (Ordinary Time 19th Sunday)
We gather to celebrate our beautiful God, who was revealed to Elijah as a gentle breeze and who was not daunted by the storm on the lake. We are grateful…
Presider’s Page for 6 August (Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord)
This feast had its origin in the East in the fourth century as the commemoration of the dedication of the church of the Transfiguration on Mount Tabor. It was observed…
Presider’s Page for 30 July (17th Sunday in Ordinary Time)
Opening CommentGod has given us many gifts, including the promise that we will share in Christ’s glory. We give thanks for these treasures, as we continue on our journey to…
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 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 30 April (Fourth Sunday of Easter)
Opening CommentThe fourth Sunday of Easter is often called Good Shepherd Sunday, because the readings are about the care we receive from Christ, our true shepherd. Today is also the…
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…
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