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A Moment To Pause: Monday May 18th 2026
Hello and good morning and welcome to the Oblate time of prayer and reflection today, on Monday
the 18th of May, written by Mary Tyrrell.
In Saint John's Gospel, chapter 16, verses 29 to 33, Jesus outlines the reality of what the disciples lives will be like after he's gone from them, stating, “In this world you will have trouble.” This is a reminder that suffering is inevitable for all men and women. It makes it clear that belief in Jesus doesn't make us immune to struggles, but it does provide us with a source of strength and comfort to get through any difficulties.
Though the problems are…
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