Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate

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2023 Christmas Message from the Superior General

We join Superior General, Luis Ignacio ROIS ALONSO, OMI, for this year’s Christmas Message:   Merry Christmas: “May your heart be filled with peace, love and joy; let glad tidings be your reason to smile!” “Dear Brother Oblates, Lay Associates and the entire Charismatic Family, As we come together in the warmth of this Christmas...

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Morning Prayer December 15th

Morning Prayer with the Oblate Family: Friday, December 15th Advent 2023

Dear friends, we invite you to join Christine on the island of Anglesey for today’s prayer. Jesus said to the crowds, ‘To what can I compare this generation? Just like children who sit in the marketplaces and call to one another.’ This metaphor Jesus uses identifies adults who act like children, who stand divided, shouting...

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Bereavement notice: Fr Des O’Donnell OMI

It is with regret that the Oblate Community announces the death of Fr Des O’Donnell OMI. Des died peacefully surrounded by his family, the Oblate Community and Care staff of the House of Retreat on Friday, 8th December 2023, Feast of Mary Immaculate.   Funeral arrangements are below.   May Des rest in peace.  ...

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The Social Oblate 2nd Sunday Advent 2023

“Essential Christmas requirement” – The Social Oblate

10th December 2023 2nd Sunday of Advent A(I) “Essential Christmas requirement” When we come back to the beginning, looking at the example of John’s ministry, we cannot escape this main challenge he puts in front of us – our first and main Christmas preparation requires one – and one only – to truly trust in...

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Lesotho: The Superior General in the Footsteps of Blessed Joseph Gerard

Dear Oblates and Members of our Charismatic Family, I hope this message finds you well and filled with the grace of our shared mission. I am thrilled to announce my upcoming Pilgrimage of Hope to Lesotho, a sacred land steeped in Oblate history and a spirit of missionary zeal. This journey holds immense significance for...

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Morning Prayer December 7th Advent 2023

The Oblate Family Morning Prayer: Thursday 7th December 2023

Good morning all, and welcome to morning prayer. We join Pádraig Corcoran in Dublin for today’s prayer. Pádraig is the director of Oblate Youth Ministry. Two words always jump out from this gospel passage; the words “rock” and “sand”. It reminds us of something said by St Thomas More. Are our lives like our lives...

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Fr Chicho letter Decmeber 8th Feast of the Immaculate Conception

Feast of Mary Immaculate, December 8th

December 8, 2023, is addressed to Oblates and members of the charismatic family. The Superior General expresses gratitude for prayerful companionship throughout the year, during which the central government members made a pilgrimage to places serving the poorest. The message emphasises the Oblates’ mission to the poor and the profound impact of serving them. The...

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Women of Different Faiths Come together for Peace

This article has been taken from the Denis Hurley Centre Newsletter. Find out more about Denis Hurley Centre – www.denishurleycentre.org So many of us have been troubled by what has happened, and continues to happen, in the Middle East and wonder how to respond. As Pope Francis has said: “War is always a defeat.” We...

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Pope Declares October 27 to be a Day of Fasting, Penance and Prayer for Peace in the World

His Holiness, Pope Francis declared that Friday, October 27, is to be a day of fasting, penance and prayer for peace.  The Holy Father invited, “the various Christian confessions, members of other religious, and all who hold the cause of peace in the world at heart to participate.” A Vigil will take place at 6...

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social oblate mission sunday

Global Village Citizens – Sunday Sermon

On this Mission Sunday, Fr Dominik offers an interesting reflection and food for thought for all of us, inspired by today’s second reading, and also, considering our own use of social media and how we use it as part of our own mission as christians to spread the Good News to those we meet online....

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