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A Moment To Pause: Tuesday May 26th 2026 Week 8 Ordinary Time
Good morning and welcome to the Oblate time of prayer and reflection today by Sarah Braid, a member of the Oblate Parish of St Joseph's, Colwyn Bay.
Today's gospel is from the Holy Gospel according to the gospel of Mark,
chapter 10 verses 28-31. This gospel I feel, can be slightly confusing at first. Peter appears to be showing his loyalty, but perhaps also asking what is in it for them. Peter is being very human.What is interesting is that Jesus does not rebuke him. Instead, he acknowledges the sacrifice and says they will receive a hundredfold now in this time.
I think Jesus is speaking…
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