Oblate News
The Oblate Family Morning Prayer: Wednesday 11th December 2024
Good morning friends. We invite you to join Warren Fernandes, Vice-President of the Catholic Society at Queen Mary University London for today’s morning prayer on the Second Wednesday of Advent, December 11th. Gospel Matthew 11:28-30 My yoke is easy and my burden light Warren reflects: “Jesus is the maximum revelation of who God is. In...
The Oblate Family Morning Prayer: Tuesday 10th December 2024
Good morning friends. We invite you to join Sarah from the Church of the English Martyrs, London, for today’s morning prayer on the Second Tuesday of Advent, December 10th. Gospel Matthew 18:12-14 The one lost sheep gives him more joy than the ninety-nine that did not stray Sarah reflects: “What does it mean to be...
The Oblate Family Morning Prayer: Monday 9th December 2024
Good morning friends. We invite you to join Fr Irvin Morastil OMI from De Mazenod House, London, for today’s morning prayer on the Second Monday of Advent, December 9th, the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Gospel Luke 1:26-38 ‘I am the handmaid of the Lord’ Fr Irvin reflects: “Now Mary’s sinless nature was not...
The History and 20th Anniversary of FILCHAMP: A Filipino Community of Faith, Support, and Service
The Filipino Community in Harmony of Action, Mobilisation, and Prayer (FILCHAMP) was founded by a group of former members of the El Shaddai Charismatic Prayer Group. Their journey began with gatherings in London to pray the Rosary and hold Praise and Worship sessions in the homes of friends and acquaintances. As their numbers grew, they...
The Superior General’s Homily at St. Peter’s Tomb
The Superior General accompanied the Major Superiors on a pilgrimage to the Vatican, where he celebrated Mass at the tomb of St. Peter. Below is the homily he delivered during the Eucharist he presided over. HOMILY IN SAINT PETER’S BASILICA NOVEMBER 26, 2024 Readings: 2 Peter 3:8-15,17-18, Psalm 22, John 21:15-19 Dear Brothers and Sisters, We celebrate the...
Bereavement Notice: Fr Charlie O’Connor OMI
We in the Oblate Community regret to announce the death of Fr. Charles (Charlie) O’Connor OMI. Fr. Charles O’Connor OMI, died on November 16th, 2024 peacefully in the loving care of the staff of the Kiltipper Woods Care Centre. Late of Oblate House of Retreat, Inchicore and formerly of 170 Merrion Road Dublin 4 and...
Online Advent Retreat Evenings
You are welcome to listen and reflect together as we journey in faith through the Advent season. The evening will consist of a personal reflection led by Fr Ray. There will be an opportunity for some shared discussion if you wish, and then we conclude with a closing prayer. All within an hour! So come...
Remembrance Prayer Service
Join us at Wistaston Hall Retreat’s Garden of Hope for our online Remembrance Prayer Service. This special gathering is a time to come together as a community in prayer and reflection, honoring the lives of those who are no longer with us but remain forever in our hearts. Through shared prayers, readings, and moments of silence, we...
European Youth and Vocation Ministry Commission Gathers in Malmo
From October 24 to 30, young people and Oblates from across Europe gathered in Malmo, Sweden, for the European Youth and Vocation Ministry Commission. The event centered on the June 2023 General Youth Mission guidelines, as participants shared insights and ideas for the upcoming pre-Jubilee gathering in Rome. A meeting of listening to young people...
What’s On In November
Here is the list of events happening across the Anglo-Irish Province this November. London All Saints Day Masses on 1st November: Kilburn: 10am and 12noon in Sacred Heart Church and 10am in Immaculate Heart of Mary. TowerHill: 9.30am and 1.00pm Candle Mass of Remembrance: 9th November 2024 at 6:30 pm in Tower Hill. ...
