Presider’s Page for 7 December (Second Sunday of Advent A)
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…
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.
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Presider’s Page for 30 November (First Sunday of Advent, Year A)
The season of Advent begins today. During the next four weeks we will look forward in hope. We will watch for the end times, when Christ will come in glory,…
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Presider’s Page for 23 November (Christ the King)
We celebrate the feast of Christ the King today, acclaiming Jesus as our king, the one who died for us and rose triumphant. We offer praise and worship — and…
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Presider’s Page for 16 November (33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time)
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…
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Presider’s Page for 5 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 • The Church…
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Presider’s Page for 21 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…
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Presider’s Page for 7 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…
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Presider’s Page for 24 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…
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Presider’s Page for 17 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…
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Presider’s Page for 3 August (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…
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Presider’s Page for 8 June (Pentecost Sunday)
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.
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Presider’s Page for 1 June (Ascension of the Lord)
Remembering and celebrating Jesus’ Ascension today, we worship the God of timeless glory.
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Presider’s Page for 25 May (Sixth Sunday of Easter)
The Ascension of Jesus will be celebrated next Sunday. As the Easter Season moves towards its second climax at Pentecost, we take heed of the Lord’s final words to his disciples, and look forward to the coming of the Holy Spirit to the Church.
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Presider’s Page for 18 May (Fifth Sunday of Easter)
We gather to praise God who raised his son Jesus from the dead. We celebrate this victory over sin and death, and pray for enthusiasm as we try to pass on the Good News.
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Bidding Prayers for Sunday 11 May (New Pope)
Fourth Sunday of Easter – prayers of the faithful Introduction (by the Presider) As Rome welcomes its new bishop, we pray a blessing on the Church and the whole world:…
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Presider’s Page for 4 May (Third Sunday of Easter)
We’re two weeks into the Easter season now, but the Good News of the season continues to reverberate in the Liturgy. Joyfully we worship God who raised our Saviour from the dead.
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Presider’s Page for 27 April 2025 (Second Sunday of Easter)
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 six weeks, until Pentecost Sunday on the 4th June, the fiftieth and final day of Easter.
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Presider’s Page for 20 April (Easter Sunday)
This Easter morning we celebrate the central mystery of our faith, the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. He suffered on the cross and died for us, but now he is risen! Filled with the spirit of Easter joy, we proclaim the might and glory of God.
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Presider’s Page for 19 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. The readings from both testaments remind us what happened at the highpoints of our history.
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Presider’s Page for 13 April (Palm Sunday)
Today’s liturgy gives a preview of the events we will celebrate between Holy Thursday and Easter Sunday: the passion, death and resurrection of Jesus. These events are also the focus of this and every Sunday celebration. We ask for God’s help in understanding their significance.
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