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The Oblate Family Morning Prayer: Wednesday 4th September 2024
Dear friends, we invite you to join Shelagh Murray from the parish of Saint Joseph’s in Colwyn Bay for morning prayer on the start of the Season of Creation. Gospel Luke 4:38-44 He would not allow them to speak because they knew he was the Christ Shelagh reflects: “In the same way. We can bring Christ to...
The Oblate Family Morning Prayer: Tuesday 3rd September 2024
Dear friends, we invite you to join Sr Margaret Dobbin from the parish of Saint Joseph’s in Colwyn Bay for morning prayer on the start of the Season of Creation. Responsorial Psalm Psalm 144(145):8-14 How good is the Lord to all, compassionate to all his creatures. Sr Margaret reflects: “The central theme of Laudato Si is that the...
Relic Pilgrimage of Saint Bernadette, Ireland 2024 – Ceremony of Sending
On Tuesday next, 3rd September at 10.45am, Irish time, a ceremony of sending will take place at the Grotto, where the Sanctuary Of Lourdes will entrust the relics of Saint Bernadette to the Diocese of Elphin who will bring them to Ireland as they return home from pilgrimage. This will be screened on Lourdes TV....
First ever visit to Ireland this week of holy relics of Saint Bernadette of Lourdes
“We hope that many people will be able to share in the blessings of the Pilgrimage, by gathering to pray with Saint Bernadette in cities and towns across the country.” – Bishop Doran The International Marian Shrine at Lourdes has always had a special place in the hearts of Irish people. Countless Irish pilgrims have...
The Oblate Family Morning Prayer: Monday 2nd September 2024
Dear friends, we invite you to join Paul Evans from the parish of Saint Joseph’s in Colwyn Bay for morning prayer on the start of the Season of Creation. First reading 1 Corinthians 2:1-5 The only knowledge I claimed was of the crucified Christ Paul reflects: “So the scriptures are drawn upon heavily as the driver and...
The Oblate Family Morning Prayer: Sunday 1st September 2024
Dear friends, we invite you to join John Baxendale from the parish of Saint Joseph’s in Colwyn Bay for morning prayer on the start of the Season of Creation. Gospel | Isaiah 43:18-19 Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. John reflects: “What new beginnings is God calling me to embrace? September can be...
Morning Prayer with the Oblate Family: Saturday 31st August 2024
Good morning please join Alexa Davies in London for morning prayer on Saturday August 31st. Gospel | Matthew 25:14-30 © You have been faithful in small things: come and join in your master’s happiness Alexa reflects: “Today we are exploring the parable of the talents from Matthew’s Gospel. This story carries profound lessons about stewardship,...
Morning Prayer with the Oblate Family: Friday 30th August 2024
Dear friends, we invite you to join Alexa Davies in London for morning prayer. Gospel | Matthew 25:1-13 © The wise and foolish virgins Alexa reflects: “This is a very important parable which serves as both a warning and encouragement for believers to live in constant readiness for Christ’s return. And this really begs a...
The Oblate Family Morning Prayer: Thursday 29th August 2024
Good morning dear friends. We join Caroline Shevelan from West Cumbria, England on Thursday, 29th August 2024, in the 21st Week of Ordinary Time. Psalm 70(71):1-6,15,17 © My lips will tell of your help. Caroline reflects: “The authorship of Psalm 71 is unknown. However, there does seem to be a general agreement that it is...
Morning Prayer with the Oblate Family: Wednesday August 28th 2024
Good morning. We join Fr Dermot Mills of St Michael’s parish, Inchicore once again today, Wednesday August 28th, in the 21st Week of Ordinary Time. Gospel | Matthew 23:27-32 © “You are the sons of those who murdered the prophets” Fr Dermot reflects on today’s challenging Gospel message: “Law and tradition are very important for...