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Morning Prayer with the Oblate Family: Thursday December 5th
Good morning friends. We invite you to join Martin Gavin from the Parish of Darndale-Belcamp, Dublin, for today’s morning prayer on the first Thursday of Advent, December 5th. Gospel | Matthew 7:21,24-27 © The wise man built his house on a rock Martin reflects: ‘Everyday we are called to serve and we must answer that...

Letter of the Superior General for the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception
Letter of the Superior General December 8th, 2024 L.J.C. et M.I. Holy Year: Renewing Our Oblation as Pilgrims of Hope Dear Oblate Brothers and Members of the Charismatic Family, Happy Feast of the Immaculate Conception of Mary! “Rejoice, full of grace!” These words, spoken by God’s messenger to Mary, in Lucan Greek are full...

Morning Prayer with the Oblate Family: Wednesday December 4th
Good morning friends. We invite you to join Fr Eduardo Nunez Yepez OMI from the Parish of Darndale-Belcamp, Dublin, for today’s morning prayer on the first Wednesday of Advent, December 4th. Gospel | Matthew 15:29-37 © The crowds praised the God of Israel Fr Eduardo reflects: ‘Today’s gospel, dear friends, assures us that Jesus can...

Morning Prayer with the Oblate Family: Tuesday December 3rd
Good morning friends. We invite you to join Sr Lumay Thomas from the Parish of Darndale-Belcamp, Dublin, for today’s morning prayer on the first Tuesday of Advent, December 3rd. Gospel | Luke 10:21-24 © ‘No-one knows who the Son is except the Father’ Sr Lumay reflects: ‘What have I learned in prayer? What is it...

Morning Prayer with the Oblate Family: Monday December 2nd
Good morning friends. We invite you to join Gerard Bissett, from the Parish of Darndale-Belcamp, Dublin, once again for today’s morning prayer on the first Monnday of Advent, December 2nd. Gospel | Matthew 8:5-11 © ‘I am not worthy to have you under my roof: give the word, and my servant will be healed’ Gerard...

Morning Prayer with the Oblate Family: Sunday December 1st
Good morning friends. We invite you to join Gerard Bissett, from the Parish of Darndale-Belcamp, Dublin, for today’s morning prayer on the first Sunday of Advent, December 1st. Gospel | Luke 21:25-28,34-36 © That day will be sprung on you suddenly, like a trap Gerard reflects: ‘In the gospel, Jesus tells us to stay awake,...

Morning Prayer with the Oblate Family: Saturday November 30th 2024
Good morning friends. We invite you to join Sr Anne Petit, a member of the Congregation of the Handmaids of the Sacred Heart, in London for morning prayer on Saturday November 30th in the 34th week of Ordinary Time, the Feast of Saint Andrew. Gospel | Matthew 4:18-22 © ‘I will make you fishers of...

Morning Prayer with the Oblate Family: Friday November 29th 2024
Good morning friends. We invite you to join Fr Dominik Domagala OMI from the Inchicore-Bluebell Pastoral Area in Dublin for morning prayer on Wednesday November 27th in the 34th week of Ordinary Time. Gospel | Luke 21:29-33 © My words will never pass away Sr Anne reflects: ‘Jesus reassures us that there is one reality...

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...

Morning Prayer with the Oblate Family: Thursday November 28th
We join Patrick O’Donoghue at Legion of Mary Headquarters in Dublin this morning for our prayer. Many of us have heard of this organisation and this morning Patrick shares a bit about this lay apostolate which is present in many parishes here and around the world. When the Legion of Mary members go out to...