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We join Fr Udara OMI for this morning's short audio reflection.
Good morning, my dear brothers and sisters.Take a moment to breathe.Let your mind settle and to arrive fully in this moment.In John six verses 30 to 35, the crowd asks Jesus for a sign.Something to prove who he is.
They remind him of the manna in the desert, hoping for another miracle.But Jesus directs them. He tells them the true bread from heaven isn't something they can see or collect.It is him.“I am the bread of life,” He says, “whoever comes to mewill never hunger.”Let those words touch your own life.Where are you hungry right now?Where are you searching for meaning?Peace or reassurance?Think of the things you turn to for comfort or control.Success. Approval. Distractions. They may help for a moment, but they don't last.
Jesus invites you to bring your real hunger to him. The deep longing beneath everything else.So as we sit quietly, what am I feeding my heart with?
And is it truly nourishing me? As you move forward today, hold on to his promise:
“I am the bread of life.”
He offers not a quick fix, but a love that truly satisfies.Let that truth rest gently in your heart.It has power. It's in prayer. Jesus, you know the hunger I carry inside, longing for peace, for clarity, for something that truly lasts.
You call yourself the Bread of Life, the one who can satisfy, but nothing else can reach.
Help me turn away from the things that only fill me for a moment.
Help me come to you with honesty.
With my real needs, my real hopes, my real hunger.Teach me to trust that you are enough for me today.
Feed my heart with your presence and guide me toward the life you desire for me.Amen.
Thank you and God bless you all.
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We join Fr Udara OMI for this morning's short audio reflection.
Good morning, my dear brothers and sisters.Take a moment to breathe.Let your mind settle and to arrive fully in this moment.In John six verses 30 to 35, the crowd asks Jesus for a sign.Something to prove who he is.
They remind him of the manna in the desert, hoping for another miracle.But Jesus directs them. He tells them the true bread from heaven isn't something they can see or collect.It is him.“I am the bread of life,” He says, “whoever comes to mewill never hunger.”Let those words touch your own life.Where are you hungry right now?Where are you searching for meaning?Peace or reassurance?Think of the things you turn to for comfort or control.Success. Approval. Distractions. They may help for a moment, but they don't last.
Jesus invites you to bring your real hunger to him. The deep longing beneath everything else.So as we sit quietly, what am I feeding my heart with?
And is it truly nourishing me? As you move forward today, hold on to his promise:
“I am the bread of life.”
He offers not a quick fix, but a love that truly satisfies.Let that truth rest gently in your heart.It has power. It's in prayer. Jesus, you know the hunger I carry inside, longing for peace, for clarity, for something that truly lasts.
You call yourself the Bread of Life, the one who can satisfy, but nothing else can reach.
Help me turn away from the things that only fill me for a moment.
Help me come to you with honesty.
With my real needs, my real hopes, my real hunger.Teach me to trust that you are enough for me today.
Feed my heart with your presence and guide me toward the life you desire for me.Amen.
Thank you and God bless you all.
#dailyreadings #scripture #gospel #bible #catholic #prayer #jesus #miracle #eucharist #disciples #resurrection #podcast #manna #breadoflife
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Fr Udara Dharamarathne OMI of Darndale-Belcamp Parish leads our short podcast reflection today and this week.
Good morning to you, my dear brothers and sisters.Let us take a moment now, let your shoulders relax, let your breath slow and allow yourself to be fully present.
In John Chapter 6 verses 22 to 29, the crowd searches for Jesus after the miracle of the Loaves.
They want more of what filled them the day before. But Jesus invites them to look deeper.
He tells them not to work for food that fades, but for the food that truly gives life.
As you hear this, let simple questions arise in your heart.
What am I looking for?
What am I chasing each day?Think of the things that take your energy,your worries, your routines, your calls,some are good, even necessary, but do they nourish you or just keep you moving?
Maybe there is a quiet emptiness inside you,a restlessness you can't quite name.
Maybe you have been reaching for things that satisfy for a moment,but leaves you wanting more.Jesus’ words invite you to pause, to look beneath the surface, to ask what truly feeds your soul? Where might you be called to shift your focus towards honesty in relationship to his purpose you have been avoiding, towards a deeper connection with God that you have longed for,but haven't made space for.
As this moment closes, hold one gentle question.
What is the food that endures for me today?
And what small step can I take towards it?
Let that guide you into the rest of your day.
Thank you for joining us this morning, please pray for one another and for all who are following A Moment to Pause.
#dailyreadings #scripture #gospel #bible #catholic #prayer #jesus #miracle #eucharist #disciples #resurrection #podcast #loaves
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In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Welcome to today's podcast on Sunday 19th April 2026, the third Sunday of Easter. Mary O'Brien in Dublin leads us in our reflection this morning.
Today's gospel is from Luke chapter 24, 13 to 35. And this is the gospel story of two disciples meeting Jesus as they travel on the road to Emmaus.
They don't recognise him until he breaks bread with them.
As they walk and talk, the disciples seem both sad that Jesus, a man they describe as a great prophet, had been crucified, yet also confused and maybe hopeful because they had heard that Jesus was alive.
But no one seemed to have seen him.
This is a very complex story.
So what I take out of just the beginning of it is that Jesus is with us, even when we don't know it.
Even when we don't recognise his presence with us.
At first he listened to them.
He invited them to share what was in their hearts and on their minds.
In this way, Jesus teaches us how we should walk with each otheron our journey talking, listening, opening ourselves up to another's pain.Being there for one another.
We are the face of Christ and the love of Christ for each other. By our actions we reveal his love.
Thank you for joining us. May the Lord bless us all and keep us safe this day.In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
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Welcome to our Oblate morning reflection with Mary O'Brien in Dublin.Today's gospel is from John chapter 6 verses 16 to 21.This is the piece of scripture we often refer to as “Jesus walking on water”.The disciples had got into their boat and as they left the shore, the waters became rough.This will have made them uneasy.We know from the end of yesterday's gospel that Jesus had gone up a mountain to be by himself.So had he noticed their anxiety, because for whatever the reason, he came across the water to be with his disciples, as the gospel says, “They saw Jesus walking on the lake and coming towards the boat.”As he neared the boat, he said, “It is I! Do not be afraid.”For me, the message here is that Jesus will be with usin the times of storms and trouble in our lives.He does not abandon us.One of the well-known Easter songs is; “Stay with us, Lord, we pray you. Alleluia!”Let that be our prayer today.Thank you for joining us.May the Lord bless us all and keep us safe this day.In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.Amen.
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In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Welcome to our Oblate morning reflection with Mary O'Brien in Dublin.
Today's gospel is from John chapter 6:12-15. Now this is a gospel text we all know well; the story of the Loaves and Fish.As I read it when preparing this reflection, a sentence jumped out at me that I had maybe never really noticed before: “One of his disciples, Andrew, said,‘There is a small boy here with five barley loaves and two fish.’”I wondered what made Andrew say this.How do you sense that Jesus could make more of what little there was?After all, he had already seen Jesus work miracles.It made me think that God can make much of all our efforts, no matter how small.If we do something with love, the ripple effects can go far and wide.This is the miracle of love.
I kiss the wounds in your Sacred HeartWith sorrow deep and true.May every beat of my heart todaybe a million acts of love for you.
Thank you for joining us.May the Lord bless us all and keep us safe this day.In the name of the Father and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.Amen.
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In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Welcome to our Oblate morning reflection.
Today's gospel is from John chapter 3:31-36.
The first words of this gospel are from John the Baptist. He is telling his followers what he knows of God and Jesus.
He says, “He whom God has sent speaks God's own words. God gives him the spirit without reserve. The Father loves the Son and has entrusted everything to him.”
These words point to the nature, I think, of the relationship between father and son.It is one we might all hope to have, but of course, this is the highest form of any relationship because God the Father and Jesus are one.
This is love and trust without limits.
Jesus speaks for the Father and acts for him.
Together we pray. Glory be to the Father and of the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. Amen.Thank you for joining us. May the Lord bless us all and keep us safe this day.In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
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Welcome to our morning reflection with Mary O'Brien in Dublin on Wednesday 15th April of the 2nd week of Easter.
Our gospel today is from John 3:16 to 21. It opens with the text:“God loved the world so much that he gave his only son,so that everyone who believes in him may not be lost, but may have eternal life.”
I think this is one of the most powerful words in Scripture.One of the most challenging and most reassuring texts.Through this action, God reveals his love for each and every one of us.Love, at its very best, is always life giving.God's love for us is beyond that.The gospel tells us this we are to have eternal life.We are to be now and forever held in the light and love of God.This gift calls us to respond by trying,as best we can, to live out the commandment of Jesus, to love one another as he has loved us.I'd like to finish with the first part of a prayer I often say:I kiss the wounds of your sacred head with sorrow, deep and true.May every thought of mine today be a perfect act of love for you.So may the Lord bless us all and keep us safe this day.In the name of the father, and of the son, and of the Holy Spirit.Amen.Thanks for joining us this morning.
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"What does it mean to be reborn in the spirit?"
Welcome to our morning reflection with Mary O'Brien in Dublin on Tuesday 14th April of the 2nd week of Easter.
In name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.Amen. Welcome to our morning reflection.Our gospel today is from John three 7 to 15, and is a continuation of a discussion between Nicodemus and Jesus. Nicodemus appears to be strugglingto understand what reborn in the spirit might mean.Jesus says, “if you do not believe me when I speak about things in this world, how are you going to believe me when I speak to you about heavenly things?”For me, this text is about listening with hearts of faith.Nicodemus will have heard of the things Jesus did, the miracles, the cures, the raising of the dead.He is both surprised and perhaps shocked. As a teacher of the Jews he thought heknew about the things of God.Jesus says that the only way to truly understand these things is to be born again, through water and the Holy Spirit.Sometimes we also might see through the eyes of old ways, old ideas.This morning we pray that, guided by the Holy Spirit, we may have an open heart, an open mind,a listening ear.I thank you for joining us and may you be blessed this day.In the name of the father, and of the son, and of the Holy Spirit.Amen.
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In the name of the father, and of the son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Welcome to our morning reflection with Mary O'Brien in Dublin on Monday 13th April of the 2nd week of Easter.
Our gospel today is from John chapter three, verses 1 to 8.In this gospel, Nicodemus, a Pharisee, is trying to understand who Jesus is. He says, “Rabbi, no one can do these signs that you do unless God is with that person.”Jesus knows that Nicodemus is searching and points to baptism as a way to enter the kingdom of God. When we receive water in the spirit, we are open to being led by God. The wind blows wherever it pleases. You hear it sound, but you cannot tell where it comes from or where it is going.That is how it is with all who are born of the spirit, guided by the spirit. Nicodemus must be ready for his life to be led in a different direction.Lord, as we journey through life, may we keep listening and searching for the Spirit's call in our lives, and may we be open to following the path along which you lead us. Thank you for joining us, and may you be blessed this day. In the name of the father, and of the son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
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Welcome to a Moment to Pause with Rob Doherty on Divine Mercy Sunday.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit Amen
Good morning, welcome.
Today’s Gospel is from John Chapter 20, verses 19-31 “Happy are those who have not seen and yet believe.’’
In the Gospel, the risen Jesus always does two things: he shows his wounds, and he says, “Peace be with you.” The wounds are not just proof—it’s a sign that his love has not changed. The cross is not erased. His love remains. And when he shows his wounds, he meets the disciples in their failure. They had run away—but he does not blame them. He offers forgiveness. Then he says, “Peace be with you.” Not just a greeting, but a gift. The wounds show his love. The peace shows what that love brings.
Lord Jesus, you come to us with your wounds and your peace.
When we feel our failures and fears, remind us that your love is greater.
Show us that your wounds are signs of love, and fill our hearts with your peace.
Help us to trust in your mercy and to begin again with you.
Amen.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit
Amen
Thank you for joining us today.
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Welcome to a Moment to Pause with Rob Doherty during Easter.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit
Amen
Good morning, welcome.
Today’s Gospel is from Mark Chapter 16, verses 9-15
‘Go out to the whole world and proclaim the Good News’.
Reflection
In the Gospel, we hear how Jesus appeared again and again after Easter— to Mary Magdalene, to two disciples on the road, and to the Eleven. And Paul reminds us there were many more who saw him.
But what’s striking is this: even then, it wasn’t easy to believe. They doubted. They hesitated. Even good news can be hard to take in.
It was only when Jesus stood among them that their fear turned into faith.
We weren’t there—but we share their story. And today we’re invited to trust that this good news is true, even when it feels almost too good to believe.
Lord Jesus,
you came to your disciples in their doubt and fear.
Come to us when we struggle to believe.
When good news feels too much to trust,
fill us with your peace.
Help us to believe in your resurrection
and to live in its hope.
Amen.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen
Thank you for joining us today.
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Welcome to a Moment to Pause with Rob Doherty during Easter.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.Good morning. Welcome.Today's Gospel is from John chapter 21, verses 1 to 14.In today's Gospel the risen Jesus Christ comes to disciples who had failed him and returned to their old lives. After a long, fruitless night of fishing, they stand empty handed, tired and discouraged.It is in this moment that Jesus appears. At his word, their nets are filled and their calling is renewed.Then he invites them. Come and have breakfast. He does not reproach them, but restores them through his presence and a shared meal.In the same way the Lord meets us in our failures not to condemn but to invite us back into communion, especially in the Eucharist.Lord Jesus Christ.You come to me in my weakness and meet me in my failures.When my efforts feel empty and my heart is tired, I stand on the shore of my life and call me back to you. Feed me with your presence. Restore what is broken within me. And draw me again into communion with you in the Eucharist. Amen.In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Thank you for joining us today.
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Welcome to a Moment to Pause with Rob Doherty during Easter.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit Amen
Good morning, welcome.
Today’s Gospel is from Luke Chapter 24, verses 35-48 ‘The disciples were startled, frightened and thought they saw a spirit’.
Today's Gospel account of the risen Lord appearing to his disciples makes clear how hard they found it to accept what they were seeing. When Jesus stood among them, they were startled and afraid, unsure whether it could truly be him, almost as if they were looking at a spirit. The resurrection was so overwhelming that they struggled to grasp it, standing there in a mixture of wonder and disbelief.
There is something of that same hesitation in us. The message of Easter is so extraordinary that we, too, can find it difficult to fully take it in. It is often much easier to relate to the suffering of Christ than to the mystery of his resurrection. Perhaps this is because suffering is something we know so well in our own lives.
Dear Lord. Let the truth of the Gospel take deep root in my soul, shaping my thoughts, words, and actions. Fill me with the joy and peace that come from knowing I am loved. Help me to live each day in the light of Your grace, and to share this hope with others, so they too may believe. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen
Thank you for joining us today.
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Welcome to a Moment to Pause with Rob Doherty during Easter.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Good morning and welcome.Today's gospel is from Luke chapter 24, verses 13 to 35.
The Lord's encounter with the two disciples on the road to Emmaus reveals something of how he accompanies each one of us.They were heading away from Jerusalem, moving in the wrong direction. And yet he comes alongside them. Does he immediately interject and tell them they're heading in the wrong direction? No. He walks with them first and listens.
It's the same with us. He invites us to speak, to share what is on in our hearts and listens with patience. Then, gently, he opens up a wider horizon, helping us to notice what we may have overlooked. To understand more deeply and to see the path ahead more clearly, and that maybe we have taken a wrong turn and are heading in the wrong direction. He then gently guides us back towards where we are meant to be walking.
Dear Lord, in times of darkness we see your guiding light illuminate our paths, dispel our fears, and grant us the strength to navigate the shadows. May your love and wisdom shine upon us, leading us to hope and clarity. Embrace us in your warmth as we trust in your divine purpose. Amen.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Thank you for joining us today.
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Welcome to a Moment to Pause with Rob Doherty during Easter.
Good morning and welcome.Today's Gospel is from John chapter 20, verses 11 to 18.There is a strong focus in this morning's Gospel on the tears of Mary Magdalene. She stands outside the tomb weeping. She weeps because she cannot find the one she loves.We recognise that experience: when someone dear to us has died or is alive but feels lost, distant or beyond our reach, grief rises within us. We, like Mary at the tomb, weep. Yet Mary's story does not end in loss. In her searching, something unexpected happens. The Lord she is seeking finds her.He calls her by name,“Mary.” And in that moment, everything changes. This is the quiet promise at the heart of the Gospel: while we might not always succeed in finding those we long for, the Lord is never beyond reach.He is always there, always already seeking us before we seek him.Dear God, I come before you with a heavy heart, seeking your comfort.The pain of losing a loved one is overwhelming.And I ask you to wrap me in your arms and bring peace to my soul.Help me find solace in knowing that you understand my heartache.And you are with me through it all. Amen.In the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.Amen.Thank you for joining us today.
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Welcome to a Moment to Pause with Rob Doherty during Easter.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.Good morning and welcome. Happy Easter.Today's Gospel is from Matthew chapter 28, verses 8 to 15.At Easter, we are invited to personally encounter Jesus and then to carry that outward.Like the women at the tomb, like the apostles in Jerusalem, like the many witnesses who saw the risenLord, we are invited to meet him and then not keep that encounter to ourselves.The joy of Easter is never meant to be remained enclosed. It longs to be shared, to be spoken, to be lived. Faith spreads not by force, but by witness.Heavenly Father, thank you for the gift of salvation through your son, Jesus Christ.Fill my heart with compassion for those who have yet to know your love.Give me courage to speak your truth with gentleness and grace and wisdom, to know the right words at the right time.Open doors for me to share the good news and let my life reflect the hope and joy found in you.Strengthen me through your spirit so that I may plant seeds of faith and trust you to make them grow.In Jesus name, Amen.In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.Thank you for joining us today.#Easter #HeIsRisen #wordmadeflesh ✔ Subscribe for daily prayer with the Oblate family.✔ Comment your prayer intention.✔ Share this with your parish, family, or prayer group.
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Welcome to a Moment to Pause with Br Michael Moore OMI as we journey through Holy Week.
Good morning and welcome to our morning prayer on this Easter Sunday morning.After the terrible events of Good Friday, the friends and followers of Jesus go to look for him. But the tomb is empty. Could the rumours be true? Has Jesus risen from the dead? One of them goes into the tomb. They saw and believed.On this Easter Sunday morning, may we to look for Jesus in her own daily lives and believing in the resurrection. May we also share this good news with all those we know and meet.We pray for our own intentions in silence.Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name.Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us.And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.Amen.Lord, having shared in your passion and suffering. May we also share in and experience the power of your resurrection.Thank you for praying for us this morning.In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.#Easter #wordmadeflesh
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Welcome to a Moment to Pause with Br Michael Moore OMI as we journey through Holy Week.
Good morning and welcome to our morning prayer this Easter Saturday morning.Our Lenten journey is almost over now and it's time to experience the resurrection. Where there was death, there is now life. Where there was doubt, there is now hope. And where there was darkness, there is now light.May we be living witnesses to the resurrection each day of our lives. We, the people who sat indarkness, have seen a great light. We are an Easter people and Alleluia is our song.We pray for our own intentions in silence.Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name.Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.Give us this day our daily bread.And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us.And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.Amen.Lord, be with us today as we wait in joyful hope, as we prepare to celebrate and experience the power of your resurrection. Thank you for praying with us this morning.In the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen.#Easter #Lent #HolyWeek #wordmadeflesh ✔ Subscribe for daily prayer with the Oblate family.✔ Comment your prayer intention.✔ Share this with your parish, family, or prayer group.
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Welcome to a Moment to Pause with Br Michael Moore OMI as we journey through Holy Week.
Good morning and welcome to our morning prayer this Good Friday.When our Lenten journey began Jesus asks us to take up our cross and follow him. And this is where our Lenten journey brings us today. This is where we are called to stand with the faithful women who stayed with Jesus until the end. But today is not the end. But this is where we are asked to be today with Jesus, each other and all those who are suffering unjustly today in our world. We stand at the cross as we wait in joyful hope of the resurrection. It's Friday, but Sunday is coming.We pray for our own intentions in silence.Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name.Thy kingdom come.Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.Give us this day our daily bread.And forgive us our trespasses,as we forgive those who trespass againstus, and lead us not into temptation,but deliver us from evil.Amen.Lord, give us the strength to stand at your cross today.For through your wounds we are healed.Thank you for praying for us this morning.In the name of the Father,the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen.
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