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Morning Prayer with the Oblates: Saturday February 20th
We join Rosemary in St Mary’s Star of the Sea parish in Leith Edinburgh for our morning prayer. Today’s gospel tells of how Levi, the tax collector who despised, was chosen and called by Jesus. This showed that Jesus wanted to tell us that the kingdom of God is for everyone. Jesus said to them...
Day of Prayer for Survivors and Victims of Sexual Abuse
The annual Day of Prayer for Survivors and Victims of Sexual Abuse takes place on Friday 19 February 2021, the first Friday of Lent. The Day of Prayer is an initiative by Pope Francis and was first marked in Irish dioceses and parishes in 2017. Candle of Atonement Prayer Lord, forgive us our many...
Morning Prayer with the Oblates, Friday February 19th
We join Rosemary in St Mary’s Star of the Sea parish in Leith Edinburgh for our morning prayer. Rosemary leads this reflection on the powerful and challenging reading from the prophet Isaiah. Cry, and the Lord will answer; call, and he will say, ‘I am here.’ – Isaiah 58
Morning Prayer with the Oblates, Thursday February 18th
Fr Martin Moran OMI of St Mary’s Star of the Sea parish in Leith, Edinburgh leads us in today’s morning reflection. You may be familiar with the famous painting by Rembrandt called “The Prodigal Son” which illustrates the parable as told by Jesus. Let us take a few moments to contemplate this beautiful image and...
The Social Oblate Podcast: New episode
In the past months, we all have been lead by the Communication Team in preparing the online morning prayers. So many people engaged in this new mission of our oblate family. It was and still is just astonishing how beautifully the current situation triggered in all of us the willingness to connect and build up...
Morning Prayer with the Oblates on Ash Wednesday, February 17th
We join Joyce in Edinburgh for our morning prayer as we begin the season of Lent. Some might think that Lent is all about self improvement and self denial, focusing on ourselves and what we are giving up. This Lent, let us remember that this season is about Jesus and his immense love for each...
Lent: 40 Days of reflection, preparation and renewal
Lent begins this year on 17th February 2021, Ash Wednesday. It is a season of reflection and preparation leading up to the celebration of Easter. By observing the 40 days of Lent, Christians replicate Jesus’ withdrawal into the desert. Partners in Mission invite you to sign up to receive a daily email in Lent –...
The Letter of Superior General to the Congregation on the Anniversary
The Letter of Superior General to the Congregation on the Anniversary of the Papal Approval of the Constitutions and Rules – February 17, 2021 Published on Tuesday 9 February 2021 Download the letter Fr. Louis Lougen, OMI L.J.C. et M.I. Pope Leo XII formally approved our Constitutions and Rules on February 17, 1826. To this day,...
Celebrating the Anniversary of the papal approval of our Congregation
‘The call of Jesus Christ, heard within the Church through people’s need for salvation, draws us together as Missionary Oblates of Mary.’ (Oblate Constitution 1) Remembering and celebrating any anniversary is very important. It might be a birthday, a wedding anniversary or any other significant event we care to name. Remembering is a sacred act....
Morning Prayer with the Oblates, Monday February 15th
You are welcome to Sr Anne Petit in London for our morning prayer. Sr Anne is a member Congregation of the Handmaids of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and their convent is in St John’s Wood, London. During this time of prayer let us remember by the many people who are affected physically, spiritually financially...