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october 12th

Morning Prayer: October 12th

Join Fr Paul Horrocks this morning for our daily reflection and prayer. Today’s first reading brings us to think of the women and men, but particularly women who suffer considerably because they do not have children. Join Fr Paul as he offers some thoughts and reflection on what Saint Paul wrote to the Galatians, which...

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Morning Prayer Sunday October 11th

Dear friends, please join Fr Michael Brady OMI of St Michael’s, Inchicore, for today’s reflection, Sunday October 11th. In today’s gospel, we hear about the parable of the wedding banquet – we are all invited, but how will we respond to the invitation? “For many are called, but few are chosen.” Luke 22:14 Please enjoy...

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october 10th

Morning Prayer: October 10th

Dear friends, please join Padraig Corcoran, Oblate Youth Worker for a short reflection and morning prayer on the blessings featured in today’s gospel. “But he replied, ‘More blessed still are those who hear the word of God and keep it!’” – Luke 11:28 Please enjoy this morning’s prayer. If you’d like to be included in...

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October 9th

Morning prayer Friday October 9th

Join Pat again this morning in Birkenhead, England for our short time of prayer and faith on the feast day of John Henry Newman, patron saint of students. Join Pat in a short reflection on Psalm 111 which describes our covenant with God – a two-way agreement between God and his people. “He set his...

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october 8th

Morning Prayer Thursday October 8th

Dear friends, please join Pat Hughes in Birkenhead, England for today’s short prayer and reflection – on a gospel passage that many of us can struggle with, particularly when we might not necessarily receive what it is we think we need… “And so I say to you: ask, and you will receive; seek, and you...

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The work of an Oblate during the Spanish Flu

The following article features the work Irish-born member of the Oblate Community – Fr John Flynn OMI during the outbreak of the Spanish Flu. You can read more about him here. Published on Monday 28 September 2020 AUSTRALIA Originally published on www.therecord.com.au / thanks to www.omiworld.org  By Odhran O’Brien Over the past few months, the world has grappled to respond...

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october 7th rosary

Morning Prayer 7th October: Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary

Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary Join Pauline Thomas in Anglesey for our morning prayer on this feast day of Mary. She offers a beautiful reflection focusing on our mother Mary. ‘Mary, do not be afraid; you have won God’s favour. Listen! You are to conceive and bear a son, and you must name...

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october 6th

Morning Prayer: October 6th

Dear friends, please join with Pauline Thomas on the isle of Anglesey for a short reflection on Jesus’ encounter with Martha and Mary.  ‘Martha, Martha,’ he said ‘you worry and fret about so many things, and yet few are needed, indeed only one. It is Mary who has chosen the better part; it is not...

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october 5th

Morning Prayer: October 5th

Join Fr Tom for our morning prayer together on Monday October 5th. Reflecting on today’s gospel reading of the Good Samaritan, Jesus challenges us to make an effort to help somebody. The Samaritan went out of his way to help the injured man. This is the cost of discipleship, being prepared to put yourself out...

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october 4th

Morning Prayer Sunday October 4th

Dear friends, join Fr Tom Devereux OMI from the Kilburn Parishes team, for today’s morning prayer video on Sunday October 4th. As the Season of Creation draws to a close, we look at how today’s gospel reminds us to be better caretakers of our our world and of each other.   ‘I tell you, then,...

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