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Gospel Reflection Sunday 13th July 2025 | 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Gospel Reflection Sunday 13th July 2025 | 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time In Gilbert & Sullivan’s “The Mikado” there is this wonderfully humorous song, “I’ve Got a Little List” where the character Ko-Ko lists the people he would like to see executed. He lists them – gossips, politicians, statesmen, etc. – as well as others...

Morning Reflection: Friday 11th July 2025
Good morning, Today we bring you a morning reflection on today’s scripture readings from Veronica Conlon for Friday, 11th July 2025. Veronica writes a small thought for today on today’s reading from Matthew 10:16-23. She asks us to reflect today saying: “We may ask ourselves the question – are we prepared for this as we witness to the truth of the Gospel?”...

COR UNUM : “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons and daughters of God” (Matt 5:9)
We grieve over a world where limited global resources are increasingly diverted toward military rearmament, where indifference toward strangers is on the rise, and where there is a deepening reluctance to embrace the call to coexist peacefully with others amidst our differences. Now more than ever, we are called not only to pray for peace...

Looking back at the Friends of Saint Eugene Retreat
In February 2025 Wistaston Hall Retreat Centre in Crewe hosted the Friends of Saint Eugene Retreat. We asked some of those who attended to share what they took away from the retreat… From the warm welcome to the fond farewell, the Friends of St. Eugene Retreat at Wistaston Hall was wonderful experience. The accommodation,...

Morning Reflection: Thursday 10th July 2025
Good morning, Today we bring you a morning reflection on today’s scripture readings from Veronica Conlon for Thursday, 10th July 2025. Veronica writes a small thought for today on today’s reading from Matthew 10:7-15. She asks us to reflect today saying: “We must be witnesses to the joy and truth of the Gospel without distractions.‘Lord Jesus, may the joy and truth of...

Morning Reflection: Wednesday 9th July 2025
Good morning, Today we bring you a morning reflection on today’s scripture readings from Veronica Conlon for Wednesday, 9th July 2025. Veronica writes a small thought for today on today’s reading from Matthew 10:1-7. She asks us to reflect today saying: “Despite our misgivings, God does want you and me to do extraordinary things to build up his kingdom. Ponder on this thought today”...

Morning Reflection: Tuesday 8th July 2025
Good morning, Today we bring you a morning reflection on today’s scripture readings from Veronica Conlon for Tuesday, 8th July 2025. Veronica writes a small thought for today on today’s reading from Matthew 9:32-38. She asks us to reflect today saying: “Today, let us pray for a renewed sense of compassion for those who...

The Oblate Family Morning Prayer: Monday 7th July 2025
Good morning, welcome to our Oblate Family Morning Prayer this week. Today, we join Alexa from her home in London on Monday, 7th July 2025, Monday of week 14 in Ordinary Time. Gospel Matthew 9:18-26 ‘My daughter has just died, but come, and she will live.’ Alexa reflects: “Jesus responds. It’s just pure gentleness and love. He didn’t rebuke...

Morning Reflection: Sunday 6th July 2025
Good morning, Today we bring you a morning reflection on today’s scripture readings from Br Michael Moore OMI for Sunday, 6th July 2025. Br Michael writes a small thought for today on today’s reading from Luke 10:1-12. He asks us to reflect today, with a quote from Pope Francis: “As Pope Francis reminded us; ‘We no longer say that we are...

Morning Reflection: Saturday 5th July 2025
Good morning, Today we bring you a morning reflection on today’s scripture readings from Br Michael Moore OMI for Saturday, 5th July 2025. Br Michael writes a small thought for today on today’s reading from Matthew 9:14-17. He asks us to reflect today, by asking ourselves this question: “What is my response to the message of Christ in my own daily...