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Homily & Highlights – Silver Jubilee Mass of Fr John McFadden OMI
Dear friends, we invite you to join us for some highlights from the Mass and Celebration for the Silver Jubilee of Fr John McFadden OMI who celebrates 25 years of Oblate Priesthood in the service of the Lord. Views photos from the Mass and Celebration below or click here: The celebration took place on...

The Oblate Family Morning Prayer: Sunday 17th November 2024
Good morning friends. We invite you to join Caroline Shevelan in Cumbria, England for today’s morning prayer on Sunday, November 17th 2024 of the 33rd Week in Ordinary time. Gospel Mark 13:24-32 The stars will fall from heaven and the powers in the heavens will be shaken Caroline reflects: “We live in unsettling and uncertain...

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...

The Oblate Family Morning Prayer: Saturday 16th November 2024
Good morning friends. We invite you to join Fr Lylie Fernando OMI in Leith, Edinburgh for today’s morning prayer on Saturday, November 16th 2024 of the 32nd Week in Ordinary time. Gospel Luke 18:1-8 The parable of the unjust judge Fr Lylie reflects: “When we pray, what we need to remember is that God...

The Oblate Family Morning Prayer: Friday 15th November 2024
Good morning friends. We invite you to join Fr Lylie Fernando OMI in Leith, Edinburgh for today’s morning prayer on Friday, November 15th 2024 of the 32nd Week in Ordinary time. Gospel Luke 17:26-37 When the day comes for the Son of Man to be revealed Fr Lylie reflects: “It means that God will...

The Oblate Family Morning Prayer: Thursday 14th November 2024
Good morning friends. We invite you to join Sr Anne Petit in London for today’s morning prayer on Thursday, November 14th 2024 of the 32nd Week in Ordinary time. Gospel Luke 17:20-25 The kingdom of God is among you Sr Anne reflects: “When we listen to the news, we can feel overwhelmed. Nothing seems...

The Oblate Family Morning Prayer: Wednesday 13th November 2024
Good morning friends. We invite you to join Fr Tom Devereux OMI in Sacred Heart Parish Kilburn for today’s morning prayer on Wednesday, November 13th 2024 of the 32nd Week in Ordinary time. Gospel Luke 17:11-19 No-one has come back to praise God, only this foreigner Fr Tom reflects: “But only one turns back....

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...

The Oblate Family Morning Prayer: Tuesday 12th November 2024
Good morning friends. We invite you to join Sylvia Hall in Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish, West Kilburn for today’s morning prayer on Tuesday, November 12th 2024 of the 32nd Week in Ordinary time. Gospel | Luke 17:7-10 © You are merely servants Sylvia reflects: ‘Einstein said, “Strange is our situation here upon earth. Each...

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...