Link to Gerry O’Connor’s homily: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UnwkzSyFP_M (1) Daniel (7:13-14 Glorious vision of the Son of Man As I watched in the night visions, I saw one like a human being coming with the clouds of heaven. And he came to the Ancient One and was presented before him. To him was given dominion and glory…
Presider’s Page for 24 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 ask for the grace to live as worthy citizens of his kingdom of justice, truth, love and…
Link to Gerry O’Connor’s homily for tomorrow, Christ the King: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UnwkzSyFP_M Memorial: St Columban (aka Columbanus), born c. 543, monk of Bangor. 591 pilgrimed with 12 companions to Burgundy, established monasteries at Annegray, Luxeil and Fontaine; also founded Bregenz in Austria and his greatest foundation at Bobbio, near Genoa, where he died in 615….
22 Nov 2024 – Friday of Week 33 Memorial: St Cecilia, second- or third-century Roman martyr, beheaded after she refused to worship the Roman gods. Patron of Music and musicians. 🎶 1st Reading: Revelation 10:8-11 The scroll that was sweet on the tongue but sour in the stomach I, John, heard the voice that I…
Presider’s Page for 24 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 ask for the grace to live as worthy citizens of his kingdom of justice, truth, love and…
21 Nov 2024 – The Presentation of Our Lady 1st Reading: Zechariah (2:14-17 Rejoice, O daughter Zion! For I will dwell in your midst Sing and rejoice, O daughter Zion! For lo, I will come and dwell in your midst, says the Lord. Many nations shall join themselves to the Lord on that day, and…
20 Nov 2024 – Wednesday of Week 33 1st Reading: Revelation 4:1-11 The twenty-four elders before God’s throne In my vision I looked, and there in heaven a door stood open! And the first voice, which I had heard speaking to me like a trumpet, said, “Come up here, and I will show you what…
19 Nov 2024 – Tuesday of Week 33 1st Reading: Revelation 3:1-6, 14-22 Those who are lukewarm will be spat out I, John, heard the Lord say to me, “To the angel of the church in Sardis write: These are the words of him who has the seven spirits of God and the seven stars:…
18 Nov 2024 – Monday of Week 33 Optional Memorial: The Dedication of the Basilicas of Ss Peter and Paul (Readings: Acts 28:11-16, 30, 31; Ps 97:1-6, R/ v2. Mt 14: 22-33. Lect 11:1269) 1st Reading: Revelation Apocalypse) 1:1-4; 2:1-5 Encouragement to the churches in Asia Minor The revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave…
17 Nov 2024 – 33rd Sunday (Year B) (1) Daniel (12:1-13 Daniel’s vision about the end of time, including the resurrection of the dead At that time Michael, the great prince, the protector of your people, shall arise. There shall be a time of anguish, such as has never occurred since nations first came into…
16 Nov 2024 – Saturday of Week 32 Optional Memorials: St Margaret of Scotland, 1045-93, wife of Malcolm 111, King of Scotland; St Gertrude, 1256-1302, Benedictine nun, noted for devotion to the Sacred Heart and advocated frequent Communion. 1st Reading: 3 John verses 5-8 It is well to provide hospitality for traveling missionaries Beloved, you…
15 Nov 2024 – Friday of Week 32 Optional Memorial: St Albert the Great, c. 1206-80Dominican theologian who taught in Cologne, called the ‘Universal Doctor’. Patron scientists. 1st Reading: 2 John verses 4-9 Love one another and acknowledge that Jesus Christ has come incarnate in the flesh I was overjoyed to find some of your…
14 Nov 2024 – Thursday of Week 32 Feast (Dublin): St Laurence O’Toole, born in Castledermot, Co Kildare in 1128, abbot at Glendalough in 1148, first native AB of Dublin in 1162, a reformer, attended the Third Lateran Council in 1179, returning as Papal Legate. Worked for peace and reconciliation. Died on a mission of…
13 Nov 2024 – Wednesday of Week 32 1st Reading: Titus 3:1-7 We are saved by the Spirit, through Jesus Christ Remind your people to be subject to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good work, to speak evil of no one, to avoid quarreling, to be gentle, and to…
Presider’s Page for 17 November (Ordinary Time 33) As we move into the darker times of the year, the readings at Mass remind us more and more of the end of time, and the glory awaiting believers. We trust that God stays with us always. • Today is World Day of the Poor. The ACN’s…
12 Nov 2024 – Tuesday of Week 32 Memorial: St Josaphat, 1580-1623, Bishop of Polotz, worked for the reunion of Ukrainian Catholics, murder by his oppressors. 1st Reading: Titus 2:1-8, 11-14 Guidelines for living, while awaiting the return of our Saviour As for you, teach what is consistent with sound doctrine. Tell the older men…
11 Nov 2024 – Monday of Week 32 Memorial: St Martin of Tours, 316-97, Bishop of Tours, apostle of rural Gaul, founder of monasteries. Patron of France, soldiers, beggars and innkeepers. 1st Reading: Titus 1:1-9 The blessings of the faith and the qualities of a church leader From Paul, a servant of God and an…
10 Nov 2024 – 32nd Sunday (Year B) (1) 1 Kings 17:10-16 The widow of Zarephath shares the last of her food with Elijah Elijah set out and went to Zarephath. When he came to the gate of the town, a widow was there gathering sticks; he called to her and said, “Bring me a…
09 Nov 2024 – Dedication of the Lateran Basilica 1st Reading: Ezekiel 47:1-2, 8-10, 12 Ezekiel sees life-giving river flows out from the Jerusalem temple, to bring new life to the desert Then he brought me back to the entrance of the temple; there, water was flowing from below the threshold of the temple toward…
08 Nov 2024 – Friday of Week 31 1st Reading: Philippians 3:17—4:1 We should be guided by the cross of Christ, because our citizenship is in heaven Brothers and sisters, join in imitating me, and observe those who live according to the example you have in us. For many live as enemies of the cross…
