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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,...

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...

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...
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...

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,...

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...

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...

Advent, a time of Hope: Daily Morning Prayer and Reflection, December 19th
Good morning on this 4th Sunday of Advent. Join Fr Paul for morning prayer. In the Gospel today it was Mary’s visit to Elizabeth that brought great joy to both Elizabeth and the child in her womb. It is very unlikely that Mary would have visited her at that time if it was not for...

Advent, a time of Hope: Daily Morning Prayer and Reflection, December 18th
Friends, join Fr Michael Brady OMI in St Michael’s Dublin for today’s morning prayer for Advent. We have a beautiful reading telling us how Jesus Christ came to be born. It also tells us that Saint Joseph, husband of Mary, was gentle, meek and humble of heart and a truth-seeker. Pope Francis says of today’s...

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JOB DESCRIPTION – Communications Officer See listing on Active Link Oblate Vision Statement Profoundly respecting the dignity and sacredness of each person and all of creation, we seek to grow close to Christ and make him known through our way of life and ministry. We commit ourselves principally to those on the margins of church...