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Morning Prayer with the Oblates, Saturday April 24th, 3rd Week of Easter
We join Fr Eduardo in the mission of Darndale-Belcamp in Dublin for morning prayer. In the gospel today, we see the group of the followers of Jesus diminish. He asks those disciples who stayed with him “Do you want to go away too?” We pray for all those who stay in the community of Jesus,...
Pope Francis’ Message for Vocations Sunday Sunday April 25th
This Sunday, 25 April, is Vocations Sunday where catholics reflect on the theme of vocations, and pray for our religious and for new vocations to the priesthood and religious life. Pope Francis has declared 2021 as the year of Saint Joseph, and in this message suggests to us three key words for each individual’s vocation....
Morning Prayer with the Oblates, Friday April 23rd, 3rd Week of Easter
This morning on the feast day of Saint George – martyr and patron Saint of England – we are joined by Rev. Richard Springer, rector and parish priest of St George-in-the-East Church, Shadwell, East London to gather us in prayer online, wherever we are, as a community of faith and hope. “This is the bread that...
Morning Prayer with the Oblates, Thursday April 22nd, 3rd Week of Easter
Eileen McLaughlin of the Friends of Saint Eugene group in the English Martyrs Church, Tower Hill, London, presents our morning prayer. This morning’s reflection was written by her fellow friend of St Eugene, Martin Ford on today’s responsorial psalm. This is a psalm about praising God and giving witness to others about the wonders of...
Morning Prayer with the Oblates, Wednesday April 21st, 3rd Week of Easter
Eileen McLaughlin of the Friends of Saint Eugene group in the English Martyrs Church, Tower Hill, London, presents our morning prayer. This morning’s reflection was written by her fellow friend of St Eugene, Teresinha Malturo. The friends in Tower Hill hope you will enjoy this reflection on the Bread of Life! “Jesus said to the...
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...
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...
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...
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
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