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A Moment To Pause: Friday 4th September 2026
We join Fr Lylie Fernando OMI on the island of Anglesey in Wales, for today's Oblate Reflection on Thursday the 3rd of September 2026.
Today’s gospel taken from Luke Chapter 5 verses 33 to 39 is about fasting and feasting. Jesus explains that his disciples do not fast, like some people were doing. Nevertheless, they will fast when he is no longer with them.
In the Gospel Jesus likened the Christian life to a wedding feast. Joy is a primary Christian characteristic. At the same time, Jesus knew there would come a day when the bridegroom would be taken away. He was not caught unawares by death…
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