Dear Oblates and Members of our Charismatic Family, I hope this message finds you well and filled with the grace of our shared mission. I am thrilled to announce my upcoming Pilgrimage of Hope to Lesotho, a sacred land steeped in Oblate history and a spirit of missionary zeal. This journey holds immense significance for...

Gospel Reflection for Sunday December 1oth 2023 | Second Sunday of Advent Isn’t it interesting that the ‘Good News’ about Jesus does not begin with Jesus at all? Before we meet the central character in Mark’s story we must meet someone else, someone who is not just ‘great’, but is described by Jesus himself as...

Good morning all, and welcome to morning prayer. We join Pádraig Corcoran in Dublin for today’s prayer. Pádraig is the director of Oblate Youth Ministry. Two words always jump out from this gospel passage; the words “rock” and “sand”. It reminds us of something said by St Thomas More. Are our lives like our lives...

December 8, 2023, is addressed to Oblates and members of the charismatic family. The Superior General expresses gratitude for prayerful companionship throughout the year, during which the central government members made a pilgrimage to places serving the poorest. The message emphasises the Oblates’ mission to the poor and the profound impact of serving them. The...

Good morning all, and welcome to morning prayer. We join Pádraig Corcoran in Dublin for today’s prayer. Pádraig is the director of Oblate Youth Ministry. God is generous. God gives us more time. God gives more than we need. Than we would ever need. In the gospel, Jesus give thanks and ask His disciples to...

You are invited to join us this Advent for our Advent Retreat and Reflection Evenings Dear Friends, You are invited to join De Mazenod House Retreat and Spirituality Centre, London online for a series of Advent Reflection Evenings every Tuesday during Advent from 8-9pm [BST] on the following theme: “A Light in the Darkness” The...

Good morning all, and welcome to morning prayer. We join Fr Anibal Cazuriaga, OMI, in De Mazenod House, London to pray as a community of faith and hope together and reflect on today’s gospel. In Advent we are preparing to greet the Christ-child, to welcome God into our world, our homes and our lives. And...

Good morning all, and welcome to morning prayer. We join Caroline in England to pray as a community of faith and hope together and reflect on today’s gospel. In Advent we are preparing to greet the Christ-child, to welcome God into our world, our homes and our lives. And here in today’s Gospel, the Centurion...

Good morning all, and welcome to morning prayer on this first Sunday of Advent and of the new liturgical year. We join Caroline in England to pray as a community of faith and hope together and reflect on today’s gospel. This is the season of preparation. We prepare to greet the Christ Child to welcome...

3rd December 2023, 1st Sunday of Advent (Year B) “What are Your Expectations?” “There is nothing bad in the calm, serene and family quality at Christmas. But sadly, it is getting nowhere if our expectations do not surpass that calm and mellow attitude. And even if our hopes are great, we should ask ourselves: are...