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prayer december 30th

Morning Prayer for December 30th, 6th day within the octave of Christmas

Friends, good morning and join Alexa once more in Tower Hill, London, a member of the Friends of Saint Eugene Group at English Martyrs parish, for today’s prayer and reflection on the Scriptures of today’s mass. “Do not love the world or the things of the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of...

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prayer december 29th

Morning Prayer for December 29th, Commemoration of St Thomas Becket

Friends, good morning and we continue to wish you a happy Christmas! Today’s morning prayer is with Alexa in Tower Hill, London, a member of the Friends of Saint Eugene Group at English Martyrs parish. Scripture today is very explicit about hate. Hatred has no place in God’s kingdom. With hatred comes unforgiveness, burden and...

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morning prayer december 28th

Morning Prayer for December 28th, Feast of the Holy Innocents

We join Pádraig Corcoran, who is the Oblate Youth Worker in Dublin, for this morning’s prayer. Today’s gospel is in stark contrast to the spirit of Christmas and embracing the child Jesus, celebrating the birth go Our Lord, God with us – some of the world rejecting Jesus right from the very beginning. We pray...

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prayer december 27th

Morning Prayer for December 27th, Feast of St John the Evangelist

We join Robert Altman in Dublin for this morning’s prayer. Robert works as chaplain in Belvedere College Dublin. We take time this morning to remember what it is that we are grateful for in our lives, particularly during these difficult covid days. This morning’s reading on Isaiah is very much on theme of protection, safety,...

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prayer feast holy family

Sunday December 26th, Feast of the Holy Family

We join Mary Tyrrell and her son James once more in Sierra Leone at the home of Laughter Africa. We ask God to bless all families on this feast of the Holy Family. May our homes be a place of welcome to all who cross our front doors. May all our visitors find peace and...

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christmas morning prayer

Saturday December 25th, Christmas Day

Merry Christmas! We hope you can take time this morning to join Mary Tyrrell, who, instead of presenting from her home in England, is presenting this morning’s prayer from the home of Laughter Africa in Sierra Leone – her son James is the founder of Laughter Africa – a charity which works with street children...

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Morning Prayer for Christmas Eve

Good morning! We invite you to join 
Pádraig Corcoran, Oblate Youth Worker for today’s prayer on the morning of Advent. “And you, little child, you shall be called Prophet of the Most High, for you will go before the Lord to prepare the way for him.” – Luke 1 67-79 On this Christmas Eve, how...

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christmas crib reflection

A Special Reflection on the Christmas Crib

Today’s video is something a little different – we are delighted to present a short reflection on the Christmas Crib prepared and recorded by Kairos Community Trust, a wonderful London-based organisation who are dedicated to helping homeless men and women with drug and alcohol problems. We encourage you to share this video and it’s rich,...

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prayer december 21st

Advent, a time of Hope: Daily Morning Prayer and Reflection, December 21st

Good morning! We invite you to Join 
Pádraigín Clancy for morning prayer today on the shortest day of the year, December 21st. Pádraigín is the parish pastoral worker at the Oblate Parish of St Michael’s in Inchicore, and is also expert in Celtic Christian Spirituality and traditions. Listen to her prayer and reflection on the...

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prayer december 20th

Advent, a time of Hope: Daily Morning Prayer and Reflection, December 20th

Good morning! We invite you to Join Fr Paul for morning prayer. In today’s scripture reading from Isaiah, we hear a very important prophecy. The Lord himself, therefore, will give you a sign. It is this: the maiden is with child and will soon give birth to a son whom she will call Immanuel, a...

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