Dear friends, we invite you to join Paul Evans from the parish of Saint Joseph’s in Colwyn Bay for morning prayer on the start of the Season of Creation. First reading 1 Corinthians 2:1-5 The only knowledge I claimed was of the crucified Christ Paul reflects: “So the scriptures are drawn upon heavily as the driver and...

Dear friends, we invite you to join John Baxendale from the parish of Saint Joseph’s in Colwyn Bay for morning prayer on the start of the Season of Creation. Gospel | Isaiah 43:18-19  Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. John reflects: “What new beginnings is God calling me to embrace? September can be...

Good morning please join Alexa Davies in London for morning prayer on Saturday August 31st. Gospel | Matthew 25:14-30 © You have been faithful in small things: come and join in your master’s happiness Alexa reflects: “Today we are exploring the parable of the talents from Matthew’s Gospel. This story carries profound lessons about stewardship,...

Dear friends, we invite you to join Alexa Davies in London for morning prayer. Gospel | Matthew 25:1-13 © The wise and foolish virgins Alexa reflects: “This is a very important parable which serves as both a warning and encouragement for believers to live in constant readiness for Christ’s return. And this really begs a...

Good morning dear friends. We join Caroline Shevelan from West Cumbria, England on Thursday, 29th August 2024, in the 21st Week of Ordinary Time. Psalm 70(71):1-6,15,17 © My lips will tell of your help. Caroline reflects: “The authorship of Psalm 71 is unknown. However, there does seem to be a general agreement that it is...

Good morning. We join Fr Dermot Mills of St Michael’s parish, Inchicore once again today, Wednesday August 28th, in the 21st Week of Ordinary Time. Gospel | Matthew 23:27-32 © “You are the sons of those who murdered the prophets”  Fr Dermot reflects on today’s challenging Gospel message: “Law and tradition are very important for...

Good morning. We join Fr Dermot Mills of St Michael’s parish, Inchicore on Tuesday August 27th, in the 21st Week of Ordinary Time. Gospel | Matthew 23:23-26 Clean the inside of the cup first, so that the outside may become clean Fr Dermot reflects on today’s challenging Gospel message: “So in this gospel passage with...

Published on Monday 26 August 2024 at www.omiworld.org “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” – Matthew 5:3 What was truly unique about St. Francis of Assisi’s contribution to the renewal of the Church and its mission in the 13th century? It wasn’t the introduction of a mendicant spirituality,...

Good morning. We join Ros Appleby once again in Birkenhead, England on Monday August 26th, in the 21st Week of Ordinary Time. Gospel | Matthew 23:13-22 Alas for you, blind guides! Ros reflects on today’s challenging Gospel message: “Looking at ourselves as overseers is a sobering thought, but looking at how we serve our brothers...

Good morning, we revisit moving prayer from a few years back. We join Ros Appleby in Birkenhead, England on Sunday August 25th, the 21st Sunday of Ordinary Time. Gospel | John 6:60-69 Who shall we go to? You are the Holy One of God Ros reflects: “I love Peter; his doubts, his fears, his wondering,...