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A Moment To Pause: Saturday 15th August 2026
Good morning and welcome, and thank you for joining us for our morning prayer with the Oblate Family. Today we join Rob Doherty in London on the 15th of August and the Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary..
In the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Today’s Gospel is from Luke Chapter 1, verses 39-56
“The Almighty has done great things for me.”
In today’s Gospel, Mary visits her cousin Elizabeth. Mary has received an amazing message from God, yet she does not keep it to herself. She goes to Elizabeth to offer help and support.
Mary’s response to all…
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