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:…
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 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…
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…
Presider’s Page for 2 October (27th Sunday in Ordinary Time)
The Spirit of God lives in us, inspiring us and guarding us. In the Spirit, we worship our creator and entrust ourselves to the Lord’s loving care.• Ireland’s ‘Day for…
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…
Presider’s Page for 18 September (25th Sunday in OrdinaryTime)
We gather to worship the Lord of glory, asking for help to be God’s servants before all else.Penitential RiteBefore we listen to God’s challenging Word, let us call to mind…
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…
Presider’s Page for 4 September (23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time)
The Season of Creation is marked throughout the Christian world from 1 September to 4 October. It celebrates the joy of creation as well as encouraging awareness-raising initiatives to protect…
Presider’s Page for 21 August (21st Sunday in Ordinary Time)
Our God is a gracious God, who throws open the doors to the Kingdom to all of humanity.Penitential RiteWe praise and worship this generous God of ours: even our sins…
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…
Presider’s Page for 14 August (20th Sunday in Ordinary Time)
Following Jesus may not bring us happiness in this life, but we are challenged to follow him nevertheless. We come together to worship our gracious God and to ask for…
Presider’s Page for 31 July (18th Sunday in Ordinary Time)
God’s Word calls us to recognise the transience of life, to keep our eyes on what is lasting. Penitential RiteWe gather to ask God’s help and to praise God for…
Presider’s Page for 12 June (Trinity Sunday)
Today is Trinity Sunday. We worship God who creates, redeems and sanctifies: three persons, one God.
Presider’s Page for 29 May (Ascension of the Lord)
SUGGESTED SONGS: All Peoples That on Earth Do Dwell; I Am the Bread of Life; Keep In Mind; Let the Earth Rejoice and Sing; How Great Thou Art. Opening CommentRemembering…
15 May 2022 – 5th Sunday of Easter, Year C
15 May 2022 – 5th Sunday of Easter, Year C 1st Reading: Acts 14:21-27 Paul situates Jesus as the goal of the history of God’s people Then they asked for…
15 May 2022 – 5th Sunday of Easter, Year C
1st Reading: Acts 14:21-27 Paul situates Jesus as the goal of the history of God’s people Then they asked for a king; and God gave them Saul son of Kish,…
8 May 2022 – 4th Sunday of Easter, Year C
8 May 2022 – 4th Sunday of Easter, Year C We celebrate Christ our Good Shepherd. Hearing his voice in the proclamation of the gospel, we follow him by living…
Presider’s Page for the 4th Sunday of Easter
Presider’s Page for the 4th Sunday of Easter Opening Comment The fourth Sunday of Easter is often called Good Shepherd Sunday, because the readings are about the care we receive…
01 May 2022 – 3rd Sunday of Easter, Year C
01 May 2022 – 3rd Sunday of Easter, Year C 1st Reading: Acts 5:27-32, 40-41 The apostles were put on trial for preaching the Gospel When they had brought them,…
24th April 2022 – 2nd Sunday of Easter, Year C
24th April 2022 – 2nd Sunday of Easter, Year C 1st Reading: Acts 5:12-16 High morale and healing influence of the early Christians Many signs and wonders were done among…
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