Oblate Morning Prayer, Saturday January 8th

With Olga Slater

Good morning, we join Olga Slater in London for morning prayer.

The gospel reading today brings to mind the word ‘purpose’. How easy and uncomplicated life would be if, from the word go, we knew what exactly we were born for, what our life’s mission on earth is, like John the Baptist, who was a Voice in the desert that speaks out, preparing a way for the Lord.

“He must increase but I must decrease.”

Perhaps today, with John’s humility, we could use this as our mantra, as we carry on fulfilling our life’s purpose.

Thanks for joining us today.

Image credits: Ottavio Vannini (1585-c. 1643), Public domain
Vocation of St Andreas and St Peter Ottavio Vannini, Public domain