Presider’s Page for 26 August (Ordinary Time 21)
We gather as people who have chosen to serve the Lord, chosen to walk the Christian way. We worship God who leads us on — and ask for strength to continue as we have begun.
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26 August. 21st Sunday
1st Reading: Joshua (24:1-2, 15-18) When the people cross over to the Promised Land, will they continue to serve the true God? Joshua gathered all the tribes of Israel to Shechem, and summoned the elders, the heads, the judges, and the officers of Israel; and they presented themselves before God. And Joshua said to all…
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25 August. Saturday, Week 20
1st Reading: Ezekiel (43:1-7) The glory of the Lord will return to the temple The angel brought me to the gate, the gate facing east. And there, the glory of the God of Israel was coming from the east; the sound was like the sound of mighty waters; and the earth shone with his glory….
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24 August. St Bartholomew, Apostle
1st Reading: Revelation (21:9-14) The City of God has twelve gates, representing the twelve apostles One of the seven angels who had the seven bowls full of the seven last plagues came and said to me, “Come, I will show you the bride, the wife of the Lamb.” And in the spirit he carried me…
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23 August. Thursday, Week 20
1st Reading: Ezekiel (36:23-28) The exiles return to their promised land, purified and renewed in spirit, and so enabled to keep God’s law The Lord says this, “I will sanctify my great name, which has been profaned among the nations, and which you have profaned among them; and the nations shall know that I am…
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22 August. The Queenship of Mary
1st Reading: Isaiah (9:1-6) God’s promise of joy and restoration to those who sat in darkness There will be no gloom for those who were in anguish. In the former time he brought into contempt the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, but in the latter time he will make glorious the way,…
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21 August. Tuesday, Week 20
1st Reading: Ezekiel (28:1-10) God warns the proud, wealthy seaport metropolis of Tyre The word of the Lord came to me: Mortal, say to the prince of Tyre, Thus says the Lord God: Because your heart is proud and you have said, “I am a god; I sit in the seat of the gods, in…
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20 August. Monday, Week 20
1st Reading: Ezekiel (24:15-23) He does not publicly mourn his wife’s death, as a sign that Jerusalem too will die The word of the Lord came to me: Mortal, with one blow I am about to take away from you the delight of your eyes; yet you shall not mourn or weep, nor shall your…
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Presider’s Page for 19 August (Ordinary Time 20)
Whoever eats the flesh of the Lord and drinks his blood will live for ever. We celebrate Jesus’ promise, believing we will share the eternal destiny of all who have this divine life in them.
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19 August. 20th Sunday
1st Reading: Proverbs (9:1-6) Wisdom has built her house, with seven pillars Wisdom has built her house, she has hewn herself seven pillars. She has slaughtered her animals, she has mixed her wine, she has also set her table. She has sent out her servant girls, she calls from the highest places in the town,…
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18 August. Saturday, Week 19
1st Reading: Ezekiel (18:1-10, 13, 30-32) Each individual is responsible to God, for our own actions The word of the Lord came to me: “What do you mean by repeating this proverb concerning the land of Israel, ‘The parents have eaten sour grapes, and the children’s teeth are set on edge’? As I live, says…
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17 August. Friday, Week 19
(Or option: Our Lady of Knock, Readings from the Common of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Lectionary II, 1421-1449) 1st Reading: Ezekiel (16:1-15) Israel is like a baby girl, neglected but later espoused and loved by God The word of the Lord came to me: Mortal, make known to Jerusalem her abominations, and say, Thus says…
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16 August. Thursday, Week 19
1st Reading: Ezekiel (12:1-12) Ezekiel mimes going into exile, as a warning to the people The word of the Lord came to me: “Mortal, you are living in the midst of a rebellious house, who have eyes to see but do not see, who have ears to hear but do not hear; for they are…
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Presider’s Page for 15 August (Assumption of the BVM)
We worship God who brought Mary to the glory of heaven this day. We celebrate her Assumption, the tangible reminder that the resurrection of Jesus brings victory over death for all who believe.
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14 August. Tuesday, Week 19
1st Reading: Ezekiel (2:8-3:4) The prophet eats the scroll, so he can speak the word of God The Lord said to me, “But you, mortal, hear what I say to you; do not be rebellious like that rebellious house; open your mouth and eat what I give you.” I looked, and a hand was stretched…
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13 August. Monday, Week 19
1st Reading: Ezekiel (1:1-5, 24-28) The four cherubim that carry God’s glory on the wing In the thirtieth year, in the fourth month, on the fifth day of the month, as I was among the exiles by the river Chebar, the heavens were opened, and I saw visions of God. On the fifth day of…
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Presider’s Page for 12 August (Ordinary Time 19)
We gather together as friends, called by the Lord to forgive each other as quickly as God forgives us.
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12 August. 19th Sunday
1st Reading: 1 Kings (19:4-8) Elijah is a dispirited; but revived by food and drink, he reaches the mountain of God Elijah went a day’s journey into the wilderness, and came and sat down under a solitary broom tree. He asked that he might die: “It is enough; now, O Lord, take away my life,…
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11 August. Saturday, Week 18
1st Reading: Habakkuk (1:12–2:4) The prophet questions God and learns that the just will live by faith Are you not from of old, O Lord my God, my Holy One? You shall not die. O Lord, you have marked them for judgment; and you, O Rock, have established them for punishment. Your eyes are too…
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10 August. Saint Lawrence
1st Reading: 2 Corinthians (9:6-10) Whoever sows richly will also reap richly Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows richly will also reap richly. Each of you must give as you have made up your mind, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. And God is able to…