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prayer august 22nd

Morning Prayer with the Oblates: Sunday August 22nd

We join Caroline in the Lake District, England for morning prayer this Sunday, August 22nd. We reflect on the words of today’s gospel, we see some disciples choosing to no longer follow Jesus, and we also see the choice of Peter and other disciples who choose to believe in Jesus. Simon Peter answered him, “Lord,...

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prayer august 21st

Morning Prayer with the Oblates: Saturday August 21st

Friends, good morning. We join Heidi Schofield in Trearddur Bay, Anglesey for our prayer today, Saturday August 21. “Anyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and anyone who humbles himself will be exalted.’” – Matthew 23:12 Today’s scripture gives pause for thought on our own approach to our faith, to be humble, and put what...

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prayer august 20th

Morning Prayer with the Oblates: Friday August 20th

Friends, good morning. We join Heidi Schofield in Trearddur Bay, Anglesey for our prayer today, Friday August 20. But who is my neighbour? “Jesus said, ‘You must love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind. This is the greatest and the first commandment. The second...

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Morning Prayer with the Oblates: Thursday August 19th

We join Gerard Bennett in his home in Ireland’s midlands. Gerard is part of the Oblate Lourdes Pilgrimage Leadership Team. This morning we take some time to think about how the Lord invites us continually to enter into a relationship with him. He never gives up on inviting us. Whether we accept that invitation is...

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prayer august 18th

Morning Prayer with the Oblates: Wednesday August 18th

Good morning friends. We join Gerard Bennett in his home in Ireland’s midlands. Gerard is part of the Oblate Lourdes Pilgrimage Leadership Team and is also a member of the Hospitalité of Our Lady of Lourdes who volunteer in Our Lady’s Shrine in France. Today’s gospel reminds us that Jesus says; “The last will be...

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MORNING PRAYER AUGUST 17TH

Morning Prayer with the Oblates: Tuesday August 17th

We join Ros Appleby in Birkenhead, England, as we reflects on the psalm of today’s mass. I will hear what the Lord God has to say,   a voice that speaks of peace. The Lord speaks peace to his people. – Psalm 84(85) How is it that peace seems so elusive? It can sometimes seem out...

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prayer august 16th

Morning Prayer with the Oblates: Monday August 16th

We join Ros Appleby in Birkenhead, England, as she reflects on the gospel reading of today’s mass. How can I be perfect when God alone is perfect? The Rich Young Man comes to Jesus, seeking a deeper relationship with God. Though, faithful to God’s commandments as he was, the young man is disturbed and saddened...

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prayer assumption

Morning Prayer: The feast of the Assumption of Mary

Mary was assumed into heaven. Mary was a person, the same as you and me. But what stood out in the ordinariness of this woman’s life? It was to her human ordinariness, her vulnerability, that Simeon spoke to, when he said “a sword of sorrow will pierce your heart” when she presented the infant Jesus...

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prayer august 14th

Morning Prayer with the Oblates: Saturday August 14th

Good morning to you. We invite you to join Mossie Lyons of the Kairos Community Trust, London, for time of our morning prayer and reflection. Kairos is an organisation who are dedicated to helping homeless men and women with drug and alcohol problems. “Let the little children come to me.” – Matthew 19:13-15 Thank you...

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prayer august 13th

Morning Prayer with the Oblates: Friday August 13th

Good morning, friends. Once again, we join Alexa, who is a member of the Friends of Saint Eugene group in Towerhill, London for our morning reflection. This morning we reflect on the psalm from today’s mass, which speaks of the love God has for each and every one of us. It is a song of...

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