Good morning. We invite you to join Kósị̀ for today’s morning prayer on the fourth Monday of Advent, December 23rd. This week, the members of the Parish of St Joseph’s, Colwyn Bay will lead us in our morning reflections. Gospel Luke 1:57-66 ‘His name is John’ Kósị̀ reflects: ‘Scripture is the foundation of our faith,...

Good morning. We invite you to join Jacil for today’s morning prayer on the fourth Sunday of Advent, December 22nd. This week, the members of the Parish of St Joseph’s, Colwyn Bay will lead us in our morning reflections. Gospel  Luke 1:39-45 Why should I be honoured with a visit from the mother of my...

Good morning friends. We invite you to join Veronica for today’s morning prayer on Saturday of the third week of Advent, December 21st. This week, the members of the Parish of St Mary’s, Star of the Sea, Leith, will lead us in our morning reflections. Gospel | Luke 1:39-45 © ‘Why should I be honoured...

 Gospel Reflection Sunday 15th December 2024, Third Sunday of Advent |Luke 3:10-18 It is a sign of the greatness of John the Baptist that the Church dedicates two Sundays of Advent to him. I always think it is a pity that we know so little about him. He is suddenly there baptising in the Jordan;...

The Filipino Community in Harmony of Action, Mobilisation, and Prayer (FILCHAMP) was founded by a group of former members of the El Shaddai Charismatic Prayer Group. Their journey began with gatherings in London to pray the Rosary and hold Praise and Worship sessions in the homes of friends and acquaintances. As their numbers grew, they...

The Superior General accompanied the Major Superiors on a pilgrimage to the Vatican, where he celebrated Mass at the tomb of St. Peter. Below is the homily he delivered during the Eucharist he presided over. HOMILY IN SAINT PETER’S BASILICA NOVEMBER 26, 2024 Readings: 2 Peter 3:8-15,17-18, Psalm 22, John 21:15-19 Dear Brothers and Sisters, We celebrate the...

We in the Oblate Community regret to announce the death of Fr. Charles (Charlie) O’Connor OMI. Fr. Charles O’Connor OMI, died on November 16th, 2024 peacefully in the loving care of the staff of the Kiltipper Woods Care Centre. Late of Oblate House of Retreat, Inchicore and formerly of 170 Merrion Road Dublin 4 and...

You are welcome to listen and reflect together as we journey in faith through the Advent season. The evening will consist of a personal reflection led by Fr Ray. There will be an opportunity for some shared discussion if you wish, and then we conclude with a closing prayer. All within an hour! So come...

Join us at Wistaston Hall Retreat’s Garden of Hope for our online Remembrance Prayer Service. This special gathering is a time to come together as a community in prayer and reflection, honoring the lives of those who are no longer with us but remain forever in our hearts. Through shared prayers, readings, and moments of silence, we...

From October 24 to 30, young people and Oblates from across Europe gathered in Malmo, Sweden, for the European Youth and Vocation Ministry Commission. The event centered on the June 2023 General Youth Mission guidelines, as participants shared insights and ideas for the upcoming pre-Jubilee gathering in Rome. A meeting of listening to young people...