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The Oblate Family Morning Prayer: Tuesday 24th December 2024

Good morning. We invite you to join Edmund for today’s morning prayer on Christmas Eve, December 24th. This week, the members of the Parish of St Joseph’s, Colwyn Bay will lead us in our morning reflections. Gospel Luke 1:67-79 ‘You, little child, shall be the prophet of the Most High’ Edmund reflects: ‘In the busyness...

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The Oblate Family Morning Prayer: Monday 23rd December 2024

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,...

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The Oblate Family Morning Prayer: Sunday 22nd December 2024

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...

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The Oblate Family Morning Prayer December 21st 2024

The Oblate Family Morning Prayer: Saturday 21st December 2024

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...

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Sunday Gospel reflection third sunday advent december 15th 2024

Gospel Reflection Sunday December 15th 2024, Third Sunday of Advent

 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;...

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The History and 20th Anniversary of FILCHAMP: A Filipino Community of Faith, Support, and Service

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...

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The Superior General’s Homily at St. Peter’s Tomb

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...

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Bereavement Notice: Fr Charlie O’Connor OMI

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...

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Online Advent Retreat Evenings

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...

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Remembrance Prayer Service

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...

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