A Moment To Pause: Wednesday 6th May 2026

We join Kirk Jacob for this morning’s short audio reflection during the 5th week of Eastertide.

Today is Wednesday, 6th May and this morning’s Oblate podcast is on the Scripture text of John 15:4 ‘Abide in me and I in you’. 

Good morning to you. We begin: In the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. 

This morning we take a few deep breaths and notice the cool and warm air entering and leaving our bodily being. …(quiet moments). We imagine a fruit that is close to our hearts where we are one with this special fruit both in its texture and taste… 

Similar to the fruit, think of a specific area in your life as it is just now where you experience ONENESS with the Risen Lord Jesus? You feel his Presence truly abiding in you and you dwelling in Christ?  The Hebrew word is Shekina.. it points to that indwelling sacred space of oneness with your God and this space is not even for your spouse or partner! A clue could be by recognising feelings of stillness remaining long after the event has passed…(quiet) 

A Young man Eugene De Mazenod experienced this oneness  when he accepted Jesus as His Lord and Saviour which in turn lead him to being co-operator of His Saviour. It started on a Good Friday in 1807, tears rolling down his face and it was a turning point for him and the Oblate family when he felt drawn to share Jesus’ love with others! So, notice where your turning point has been and where you feel this deep embrace of Christ which stirs your heart to share the Good News?

Today: Give gratitude to Jesus for that Shekina presence: being of ‘one heart, one soul for his Mission’ through the gift of your life. Have a Blessed day!