Jesus was born outside of the city, outside of a hospital, outside of a normal house. The Gospels tell us he was born in a stable, outside the city because there was no room for them in the inn. We have always vilified the infamous innkeeper who turned Mary and Joseph away, and the lesson...

Good morning friends, we join Lorraine Lorenzo in St Michael’s Parish, Inchicore. It is not always easy to live a life that stays true to our conscience. Sometimes, we will have to suffer rebukes and get rejected even by our families and friends. Yet, Jesus reassures us that a great reward will be given to...

Good morning, everyone, and welcome to morning prayer with Mary Murphy, from the Legion of Mary, on the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of Mary. From the beginning, Mary showed faith and trust in God. Unlike us, who might like time to consider the words of the angel Gabriel, Mary immediately put herself at the...

Dear Friends, God is always welcoming and awaiting for each one of us, and especially He is ready to embrace us with his merciful love and care. That’s how we could see these words from today’s Gospel: “Come to me, all you who labour and are overburdened, and I will give you rest. Shoulder my...

Brothers and sisters, today we celebrate the Feast of Saint Nicholas, to whom today’s Gospel reading fits perfectly. The life of Saint Nicholas is surrounded with many stories, myths and legends, which shows that throughout history Saint Nicholas has been a very popular example for Christians. It also shows in the fact that he is...

Good morning, everyone, and welcome to today’s morning prayer! Today, we are joined by Gerard, from the Oblate Lourdes Pilgrimage Team.   In today’s Gospel reading, we hear a story of faith and how that faith moved Jesus to heal the man on a stretcher. During this time of Advent, we prepare ourselves for Christmas...

Good morning, everyone, and welcome to today’s morning prayer! Today, we are joined by Gerard, from the Oblate Lourdes Pilgrimage Team. The Gospel today is from Matthew. It is about the time when John the Baptist tells the people to repent, for the kingdom of God is at hand, and performs many baptisms, in anticipation...

Good morning, everyone, and welcome to today’s morning prayer! Today, we are joined by Pauline, from Anglesey, Wales. The Gospel today is from Matthew and is about the time when Jesus went around the synagogues, teaching to the people, and gave his twelve disciples great power and responsibility. In this reading, Jesus is attentive to...

Good morning, everyone, and welcome to today’s morning prayer! Today, we are joined by Pauline, from Anglesey, Wales. The Gospel today is from Matthew, and recounts the time when Jesus cured two blind men, who were strong in faith. As Pauline explains, our own spiritual healing starts at the very moment we decide to reach...

Dear brother Oblates and all brothers and sisters of our charismatic family. Today we greet Mary, “blessed among women”, as we contemplate the miracle of God’s mercy in the mystery of her Immaculate Conception. We celebrate ourselves for having her as our mother and patron and we ask her to intercede for us as our...