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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...
Morning prayer with the Oblates, Sunday February 14th
Dear friends, this Sunday morning we invite you to join us for a few moments of quiet, reflective prayer to begin our day. Caroline in England leads our prayer this morning as we contemplate the words of the apostle Paul this morning – whatever you do today or this week, big or small, do it...
Morning prayer with the Oblates, Saturday February 13th
Friends, we invite you to pray with Caroline this morning as she leads us in today’s reflection on today’s gospel – the feeding of the multitudes, or the miracle of the loaves and the fishes. Today let us be thankful for all the good things in our lives, for the technology that allows us to...
Lenten Retreat Evenings with the Oblate Family
Join us each Wednesday of Lent at 7pm via ZOOM for a Lenten retreat hour of prayer, presentation, sharing and community. Each session will be presented by a different member of our wider Oblate family. Please register in advance by emailing demazenodhouse@oblates.co.uk. Thank you! 17th February, Ash Wednesday: Fr Ray Warren, OMI De Mazenod House...
