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Oblates Lay Associates Congress 2022

Announcing the 2nd Oblate Lay Association Congress

The Oblate Central Government, in fulfilling a mandate from the 36th General Chapter, has organised a second Lay Association Congress. The first Congress was held in Aix-en-Provence 25 years ago. This Congress, to be called “Living as Oblate People”, is a Congress for all people associated with ordained Oblates and the Oblate Mission. It will...

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morning prayer april 20th

Morning Prayer with the Oblates, Tuesday April 20th, 3rd Week of Easter

We join Lisa and Donncha McKenna for our morning prayer and to reflect on today’s gospel where Jesus tells us that He is the Bread of Life, and to know that Jesus is with us and not forget us even during this difficult time where some of us are unable to receive the bread of...

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morning prayer april 19th

Morning Prayer with the Oblates, Monday April 19th, 3rd Week of Easter

We join Lisa, Donncha and Baby Michael for Morning Prayer – we are so thankful to be able to gather with you all in prayer online as an oblate community of faith, especially during this time where many of us cannot meet together in person and we ask for the spirit of Eugene De Mazenod...

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Morning Prayer Video April 18th

Morning Prayer with the Oblates, Sunday April 18th

On the third Sunday of Easter we join Pauline on the island of Anglesey for morning prayer. In today’s gospel we witness the enduring power of a blessing. “Jesus said ‘It is I. Do not be afraid.’” John 6:16-21 #easter #risen #lord #jesus Image: James Tissot, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

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morning prayer april 17th

Morning Prayer with the Oblates, Saturday April 17th

This morning’s prayer comes from the island of Anglesey in Wales and is presented by Pauline Thomas, pastoral associate of the OMI Anglesey Mission. “Jesus said ‘It is I. Do not be afraid.’” John 6:16-21 #easter #risen #lord #jesus Image: Julius Sergius von Klever, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

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morning prayer april 16th

Morning Prayer with the Oblates, Friday April 16th

We join Lynn Kyei Poakwah in West Kilburn, London once more for prayer this morning. We hear the account of the miracle of the Loaves and the Fish, or the Feeding of the 5,000. Jesus is the Risen Lord of all possibilities – through him all things are possible. We hear about the importance of...

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Watch Back: International Conference – Let us Dream

Watch Back: Conference on “A politics rooted in the people” With a special video message from Pope Francis at approx 20 mins, this international, interfaith online event hosted by the Centre for Theology and Community is well worth a watch.  A segment featuring the work of the faith communities in East London is available with...

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morning prayer april 15th

Morning Prayer with the Oblates, Thursday April 15th

Lynn Kyei Poakwah, who is a parishioner of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, West Kilburn, leads our prayer this morning. We pray for peace, warmth, love and to console all families who are grieving the loss of a family member. “The Father loves the Son and has entrusted everything to him. Anyone who believes...

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Morning Prayer with the Oblates, Wednesday April 14th

We join Miriam Doran, who volunteers with the Oblates in Lourdes, in County Meath for morning prayer and reflection. “God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son, so that everyone who believes in him might not perish but may have eternal life.” John 3:16 #easter #jesus #prayer #heisrisen

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morning prayer april 13th 2021

Morning Prayer with the Oblates, Tuesday April 13th

We join Mary Tyrell in the Wirral, Liverpool for morning prayer. Today’s reading challenges us to ask ourselves; what can we do to help those around us suffering from poverty in our own area or beyond? It also encourages us to be “easter people” – to be filled with hope because of the Resurrection. “The...

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