A Moment to Pause - a short daily audio reflection rooted in Sacred Scripture

You are welcome to our reflection today with Marcellus from the Oblate Parish in Copenhagen, Denmark. It is Saturday of the 11th Week in Ordinary Time.
Welcome to A Moment to Pause reflection with the Oblate community. We reflect today on the Gospel of Matthew, chapter six, verses 24 to 34. We often find ourselves being consumed daily with the worries of life, food, clothes, jobs, security, etc. and as if this is not enough, Jesus, throughout the week, in addition to these worries, has been teaching and instructing us to think and work on our spiritual lives, which is even more important and of eternal benefits. This sounds like too much to bear, but the good news in this gospel is that God says, “do not worry about life, what you eat or drink, or what to wear.” He knows your needs. We should rather seek God first and all these things will be added onto us. So, child of God, as you go through the day in life, know and be sure that you have a good and loving father in heaven who feeds the birds of the air and let the flowers grow. He says you are worth more than the birds and the flowers. He will take care of you and your needs as you seek to do his will and choose him first over all other things. Glory be to the father and to the son and the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, now and ever shall be, world without end. Thank you for being with us today. 
 

You are welcome to the reflection today with Marcellus from the Oblate Parish in Copenhagen, Denmark. It is Friday of the 11th Week in Ordinary Time.
We begin in the name of the father, the son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen. In our world today, we all look for security and great returns for our investment. We want to invest our resources where we are sure to enjoy great returns in the future. We do not want to lose our wealth due to poor investments. 
Jesus in today's Gospel of Matthew 6:19 to 23, present us with the same recommendation for storing up spiritual world which is secure and profitable. He says, “do not store up yourselves treasures on earth where moth and decay destroy, and thieves break in and steal, but store up treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor decay destroy nor thieves break in and steal.” 
Jesus is by this, calling us to invest in our spiritual lives, that is, to build our relationship with him that will lead us to eternal life. Through prayer, fellowship, obedience to His Word, love for neighbor, and ministry, we grow in our relationship with God, thereby storing treasures in heaven. In 1 John 2:17 it says, “and the world is passing away, along with its desire that whoever does the will of God will abide forever.” 
May the Spirit of God help us to set our hearts and minds on God and the things above, to lead us to retain our life. Amen. Thank you for joining us today.Thank you for being with us today.

You are welcome to the reflection today with Marcellus from the Oblate Parish in Copenhagen, Denmark. It is Thursday of the 11th Week in Ordinary Time.
You are welcome to A Moment to Pause. Our reflection today is from the Gospel of Matthew, chapter six, verse 7 to 15. Jesus talks to his disciples and us about prayer. Sometimes we find ourselves asking, how do I pray? And what do I pray about? And in this scripture, we are given a model of prayer on how to pray and what to pray about. As Jesus noted, we are tempted to think that our prayers are heard because of the many words we use. However, Jesus makes it clear and known to us that God knows what we need even before we ask him. What a good news to know! Our Father in Heaven cares so much about us, to know what we need even before we ask. In this model of prayer, Jesus teaches us; 1. To hallow or worship the name of God because he is holy, 2. Ask God for what we need, 3. Pray for his mercy by asking for his forgiveness, 4. Ask him to lead us in all our ways, and lastly, forgive others so we will also be forgiven. May this model of prayer encourage us today to go to God in prayer, just as we are, knowing that he knows it all, even before we ask. Amen. God bless you for joining us. Thank you for being with us today. 

You are welcome to the reflection today with Marcellus from the Oblate Parish in Copenhagen, Denmark. It is Wednesday of the 11th Week in Ordinary Time.
Dear brothers and sisters in Christ. Thank you for taking a moment to pause in reflection. Today we reflect on Matthew chapter five, verses 43 to 48, where Jesus continues to teach his disciples, and for that matter, us as his followers, on how to live as children of the Heavenly Father. We are called to love our enemies and to pray for those who persecute us. We as children of the Heavenly Father, are to live our lives differently from that of the world. We are to stand out in every good way. To bring glory to our Heavenly Father. We are called to be perfect as our Heavenly Father is perfect, a journey which is not easy by our standards. However, Jesus is our Lord and Saviour. 
Together with the Holy Spirit, give us the grace to strive towards this call. God bless you and have a blessed day. Thank you for being with us today. God bless you.

You are welcome to the reflection today with Marcellus from the Oblate Parish in Copenhagen, Denmark. It is Tuesday of the 11th Week in Ordinary Time.Welcome to A Moment to Pause reflection. Today we reflect on the Gospel of Matthew, chapter six, verses 1 to 6 and 16 to 18. In this passage, Jesus continues to teach us, his followers, the right way to do things. The gospel admonishes us to do things for the right reason. In today's world everyone wants to be praised and noticed for what they do. The Gospel of Matthew tells us not to be caught up in this trap. We are encouraged to perform righteous deeds, give alms, pray, fast and do good. But in all these they are not to be done just for praise or notice. We are called to have the right motivation for doing them, and that is to glorify God, who is the giver of all that we have. I am deeply touched by the conclusion that says, “And your Father in heaven, who sees what is hidden, will repay you.” Thank you for being with us today. God bless you.
 

You are welcome to the reflection today with Marcellus from the Oblate Parish in Copenhagen, Denmark. It is Monday of the 11th Week in Ordinary Time. Today we reflect on the Gospel of Matthew, Chapter five verses 38 to 42. In this passage, Jesus tells the disciples in a way to renew their mind on what they are used to. By going all the way extra mile in all that they do. So Jesus goes on to tell his disciples; first to offer another cheek when someone strikes the right cheek. Number two; to hand in cloak as well when someone goes to law with them over a tunic. Number three to go two miles instead of one mile. And the fourth thing is to give to anyone who ask or wants to borrow from them. By this, Jesus is encouraging us to learn from him, to be gentle, merciful, and generous to others in all that we do. Thank you for being with us today. God bless you.

Welcome to our reflection today. I'm Joseph O'Connor from the Friends of Saint Eugene here in Crewe. And, reading today, we as Catholics, we hear this powerful reading of mission. But our mission is rooted in Christ's compassion. Jesus sees the crowds and is moved with pity. Recognising that people are spiritually weary and in need of a shepherd. We pray often for more shepherds to be given to us, the flock. For us Catholics, the gospel highlights both Christ's mercy and the structure of our church. The Twelve represent the foundation of the Apostolic Church, and it continues today to our bishops and to our Pope. Their mission is not of self concern, but to receive Christ and give it to the whole world. Our mission is to be in our church, the people of light. Glory be to the father and to the son, and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall will obtain. Amen.

Good morning. On this feast of the Immaculate Heart of the Blessed Virgin Mary. We look at Matthew's gospel, 5:33 to 37. 
Jesus teaches his disciples that you are. Yes, yes. And you know me. No. He calls each of us to honesty and integrity. On the feast of the Immaculate Heart of the Blessed Virgin Mary. We see this teaching of Jesus perfectly lived out in her life. How was completely united to God's will? There was no divided loyalties, no self-interest. 
Thank you for joining us this morning.
And the Annunciation? Her answer was yes, and we can thank God that her answer was yes, that our answer always be yes to our Lord. 
Jesus teaches his disciples that you are. Yes, yes. And you know me. No. He calls each of us to honesty and integrity. On the feast of the Immaculate Heart of the Blessed Virgin Mary. We see this teaching of Jesus perfectly lived out in her life. How was completely united to God's will? There was no divided loyalties, no self-interest. Thank you for joining us this morning.

Good morning and welcome to our podcast and reflection this morning on Friday June 12th. I’m Joseph O'Connell from the Friends of Saint Eugene here in Crewe. Our gospel today is taken from Matthew 11:25 to 30. In this passage, of course, Jesus thanks the Father for really revealing the truths of the Kingdom of God to the humble, rather than those who rely solely on their own wisdom. 
He then invites everyone who is weary and burdened to come to him for rest. As Catholics, we understand this, which is an invitation to trust in Christ with humility and for his faith. May the Lord bless us today, and may we grow in love for him and for all those around us. 
Glory be to the father, and to the son, and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
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Good morning and welcome to the Oblate time of prayer and reflection today by Joe O’Connell, a member of the Friends of Saint Eugene in Crewe. 
Thank you for joining us today and our morning prayer here at Crewe.I'm Joseph O’Connor.
In Matthew's gospel, ten 7 to 13, Jesus sends his disciple outhis disciples out to proclaim that the kingdom of God is at hand.
He tells them, obviously, to trust God's providence rather than relying on wealth and possessions, and to always remember that their gifts were given to them freely, and that they should give those gifts freely to others.
We know as Catholics that we're to give our gifts as free as we possibly can. The SVP (Saint Vincent De Paul Society) does this perfectly and their work with those in need.Thank you, Lord, for the Saint Vincent de Paul society.
Thank you for the Oblates whose mission it is to bring the good news to everyone who can hear it, including those who are on the margins.
Glory be to the father and to the son, and to the Holy Spirit.
As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end.Amen. Thank you for joining us.