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A Moment to Pause - a short daily audio reflection rooted in Sacred Scripture
Every morning at 8:30am you are invited to join a 90-second daily reflection podcast rooted in Sacred Scripture, focusing on the Gospel reading of the day.
Join us for your daily moment to pause.
A Moment to Pause is a short daily reflection offering 90 seconds of peace, hope, and quiet reflection. Each episode provides a simple reflection and prayer to help you slow down, breathe, and reconnect with God every day. Whether on your daily commute or during a moment of quiet at home, these brief…
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- A Moment to Pause - a short daily audio reflection rooted in Sacred Scripture
A Moment To Pause: Wednesday 13th May 2026 #fatima
Good morning. Thank you for joining the Oblate family again today for a time of reflection and prayer as we join Frankie MacDonald in Glasgow this week. Let's…
- A Moment to Pause - a short daily audio reflection rooted in Sacred Scripture
A Moment To Pause: Tuesday 12th May 2026
Good morning. Thank you for joining all of the Oblate family today for a time of reflection and prayer. We join Frankie MacDonald in Glasgow this week. Let's…
- A Moment to Pause - a short daily audio reflection rooted in Sacred Scripture
A Moment To Pause: Monday 11th May 2026 #pentecost #prayer
Good morning. Thank you for joining all of the Oblate Family today for our time of reflection and prayer with Frankie MacDonald in Glasgow this week. Let's…
- A Moment to Pause - a short daily audio reflection rooted in Sacred Scripture
A Moment To Pause: Sunday 10th May 2026
We join Kirk Jacob for this morning’s short audio reflection on the Sixth Sunday of Easter. Today is Sunday, 10th May and this morning’s Oblate podcast is from…
- A Moment to Pause - a short daily audio reflection rooted in Sacred Scripture
A Moment To Pause: Saturday 9th May 2026
We join Kirk Jacob for this morning’s short audio reflection during the 5th week of Eastertide. Today is Saturday, 9th May and this morning’s Oblate podcast is…
- A Moment to Pause - a short daily audio reflection rooted in Sacred Scripture
A Moment To Pause: Friday 8th May 2026
We join Kirk Jacob for this morning’s short audio reflection during the 5th week of Eastertide. Today is Friday, 8th May and this morning’s Oblate podcast is…
- A Moment to Pause - a short daily audio reflection rooted in Sacred Scripture
A Moment To Pause: Thursday 7th May 2025
We join Kirk Jacob for this morning’s short audio reflection during the 5th week of Eastertide. Today is Thursday, 7th May and this morning’s Oblate podcast is…
- A Moment to Pause - a short daily audio reflection rooted in Sacred Scripture
A Moment To Pause: Wednesday 6th May 2026
We join Kirk Jacob for this morning’s short audio reflection during the 5th week of Eastertide. Today is Wednesday, 6th May and this morning’s Oblate podcast…
- A Moment to Pause - a short daily audio reflection rooted in Sacred Scripture
A Moment To Pause: Tuesday 5th May 2026
We join Kirk Jacob for this morning’s short audio reflection during the 5th week of Eastertide. Today is Tuesday, 5th May and this morning’s Oblate podcast is…
- A Moment to Pause - a short daily audio reflection rooted in Sacred Scripture
A Moment to Pause: Feast of the English Martyrs, Monday 4th May 2026
Today is Monday, 4th May and this morning’s Oblate podcast is on the Scripture text of Acts 7:58: Lord Jesus receive my spirit. Good morning. We begin: In the…
- A Moment to Pause - a short daily audio reflection rooted in Sacred Scripture
A Moment To Pause: During Eastertide - Sunday 3rd May 2026
We join Pat Hughes for this morning’s short audio reflection during Eastertide. Sunday 3rd May Gospel Reading John 14:1-12 Good morning. I would ask you now to…
- A Moment to Pause - a short daily audio reflection rooted in Sacred Scripture
A Moment To Pause: During Eastertide - Saturday 2nd May 2026
We join Pat Hughes for this morning’s short audio reflection during Eastertide. Saturday May 2nd 2026 Gospel John 14:7-14 Good morning and Welcome to our…
- A Moment to Pause - a short daily audio reflection rooted in Sacred Scripture
A Moment To Pause: During Eastertide - Friday 1st May 2026
We join Pat Hughes for this morning’s short audio reflection during Eastertide. Friday 1st May Gospel reading John 14:1-6 Though it is the Feast of St Joseph…
- A Moment to Pause - a short daily audio reflection rooted in Sacred Scripture
A Moment To Pause: During Eastertide - Thursday 30th April 2026
We join Pat Hughes for this morning’s short audio reflection during Eastertide. Thursday 30 April 26 Gospel reading John 13:16-20 Good morning . Let us bless…
- A Moment to Pause - a short daily audio reflection rooted in Sacred Scripture
A Moment To Pause: During Eastertide, Wednesday 29th April 2026
We join Pat Hughes for this morning’s short audio reflection during Eastertide. Wednesday 29 April 26 Gospel John12:44-50 Good morning. In the name of the…
- A Moment to Pause - a short daily audio reflection rooted in Sacred Scripture
A Moment To Pause; During Eastertide - Tuesday 28th April 2026
We join Pat Hughes for this morning’s short audio reflection during Eastertide. Tuesday 28th April Gospel John10:22-30 Good morning. Let us make the sign of…
- A Moment to Pause - a short daily audio reflection rooted in Sacred Scripture
A Moment To Pause: Monday 27th April 2026
We join Pat Hughes for this morning’s short audio reflection on this Monday, 27th April. Good morning and welcome to a Moment to Pause on this Monday 27April…
- A Moment to Pause - a short daily audio reflection rooted in Sacred Scripture
We are not sent alone! Daily Podcast Reflection Saturday April 25th 2026
Dear *|FNAME|* We join Fr Udara OMI for this morning’s short audio reflection on this Saturday, 25th April. Good morning, my dear brothers and sisters. Let us…
- A Moment to Pause - a short daily audio reflection rooted in Sacred Scripture
My Flesh is Real Food - A Moment To Pause, Friday April 24th 2026
We join Fr Udara OMI for this morning’s short audio reflection on this Friday, 24th April. Good morning, my dear brothers and sisters. Let us begin this…
- A Moment to Pause - a short daily audio reflection rooted in Sacred Scripture
Whoever eats this bread will live forever - A Moment To Pause, Thursday April 23rd 2026
We join Fr Udara OMI for this morning’s short audio reflection on this Thursday, 23rd April. Good morning, my dear brothers and sisters. Let us feel the…
- A Moment to Pause - a short daily audio reflection rooted in Sacred Scripture
Jesus is the Bread of Life - A Moment To Pause, Wednesday April 22nd 2026
We join Fr Udara OMI for this morning’s short audio reflection on this Wednesday, 22nd April. Good morning, my dear brothers and sisters. Let us pause for a…
- A Moment to Pause - a short daily audio reflection rooted in Sacred Scripture
Manna from Heaven or The Bread of Life? A Moment To Pause: Tuesday April 21st 2026
We join Fr Udara OMI for this morning's short audio reflection. Good morning, my dear brothers and sisters. Take a moment to breathe. Let your mind settle and…
- A Moment to Pause - a short daily audio reflection rooted in Sacred Scripture
Manna from Heaven or The Bread of Life? A Moment To Pause: Tuesday April 21st 2026
We join Fr Udara OMI for this morning's short audio reflection. Good morning, my dear brothers and sisters. Take a moment to breathe. Let your mind settle and…
- A Moment to Pause - a short daily audio reflection rooted in Sacred Scripture
After the Miracle of the Loaves - Short audio reflection - A moment to pause, Monday 20th April 2026
Fr Udara Dharamarathne OMI of Darndale-Belcamp Parish leads our short podcast reflection today and this week. Good morning to you, my dear brothers and…
- A Moment to Pause - a short daily audio reflection rooted in Sacred Scripture
On the Road to Emmaus - Short audio reflection - A moment to pause, Sunday 19th April 2026
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Welcome to today's podcast on Sunday 19th April 2026, the third Sunday of Easter. Mary…
- A Moment to Pause - a short daily audio reflection rooted in Sacred Scripture
"It is I. Do not be afraid!" A Moment To Pause: Saturday April 18th 2026
Welcome to our Oblate morning reflection with Mary O'Brien in Dublin. Today's gospel is from John chapter 6 verses 16 to 21. This is the piece of scripture we…
- A Moment to Pause - a short daily audio reflection rooted in Sacred Scripture
What can God do with our efforts, even though they are small? Friday 17th April 206
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Welcome to our Oblate morning reflection with Mary O'Brien in Dublin. Today's gospel…
- A Moment to Pause - a short daily audio reflection rooted in Sacred Scripture
John the Baptist tells us what he knows about God: Thursday April 16th 2026
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Welcome to our Oblate morning reflection. Today's gospel is from John chapter 3:31-36…
- A Moment to Pause - a short daily audio reflection rooted in Sacred Scripture
Are these the most powerful words of Scripture? A Moment To Pause: Wednesday April 15th 2026
Welcome to our morning reflection with Mary O'Brien in Dublin on Wednesday 15th April of the 2nd week of Easter. Our gospel today is from John 3:16 to 21. It…
- A Moment to Pause - a short daily audio reflection rooted in Sacred Scripture
"What does it mean to be reborn in the spirit?" Tuesday 14th April 2026 #easter #jesus #faith
"What does it mean to be reborn in the spirit?" Welcome to our morning reflection with Mary O'Brien in Dublin on Tuesday 14th April of the 2nd week of Easter…
- A Moment to Pause - a short daily audio reflection rooted in Sacred Scripture
Nicodemus is trying to understand Jesus - A Moment To Pause: Monday April 13th
In the name of the father, and of the son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Welcome to our morning reflection with Mary O'Brien in Dublin on Monday 13th April of…
- A Moment to Pause - a short daily audio reflection rooted in Sacred Scripture
A Moment To Pause: Divine Mercy Sunday, 12th April 2026
Welcome to a Moment to Pause with Rob Doherty on Divine Mercy Sunday. In the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit Amen Good morning…
- A Moment to Pause - a short daily audio reflection rooted in Sacred Scripture
A Moment To Pause: Easter Saturday 11th April 2026
Welcome to a Moment to Pause with Rob Doherty during Easter. In the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit Amen Good morning, welcome…
- A Moment to Pause - a short daily audio reflection rooted in Sacred Scripture
A Moment To Pause: Easter Friday 10th April 2026
Welcome to a Moment to Pause with Rob Doherty during Easter. In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Good morning. Welcome…
- A Moment to Pause - a short daily audio reflection rooted in Sacred Scripture
A Moment To Pause: Thursday 9th April 2026
Welcome to a Moment to Pause with Rob Doherty during Easter. In the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit Amen Good morning, welcome…
- A Moment to Pause - a short daily audio reflection rooted in Sacred Scripture
A Moment To Pause: Easter Wednesday 8th April 2026
Welcome to a Moment to Pause with Rob Doherty during Easter. In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Good morning and…
- A Moment to Pause - a short daily audio reflection rooted in Sacred Scripture
A Moment To Pause: Easter Tuesday, 7th April 2026
Welcome to a Moment to Pause with Rob Doherty during Easter. Good morning and welcome. Today's Gospel is from John chapter 20, verses 11 to 18. There is a…
- A Moment to Pause - a short daily audio reflection rooted in Sacred Scripture
A Moment To Pause: Easter Monday 6th April 2026
Welcome to a Moment to Pause with Rob Doherty during Easter. In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Good morning and welcome…
- A Moment to Pause - a short daily audio reflection rooted in Sacred Scripture
A Moment To Pause: Easter Sunday, 5th April 2026
Welcome to a Moment to Pause with Br Michael Moore OMI as we journey through Holy Week. Good morning and welcome to our morning prayer on this Easter Sunday…
- A Moment to Pause - a short daily audio reflection rooted in Sacred Scripture
A Moment To Pause: Holy Saturday, 4th April 2026
Welcome to a Moment to Pause with Br Michael Moore OMI as we journey through Holy Week. Good morning and welcome to our morning prayer this Easter Saturday…
- A Moment to Pause - a short daily audio reflection rooted in Sacred Scripture
A Moment To Pause: Good Friday, 3rd April 2026
Welcome to a Moment to Pause with Br Michael Moore OMI as we journey through Holy Week. Good morning and welcome to our morning prayer this Good Friday. When…
- A Moment to Pause - a short daily audio reflection rooted in Sacred Scripture
A Moment To Pause: Maundy Thursday 2nd April 2026
Welcome to a Moment to Pause with Br Michael Moore OMI as we journey through Holy Week. Good morning and welcome to our morning prayer as we continue Holy…
- A Moment to Pause - a short daily audio reflection rooted in Sacred Scripture
A Moment To Pause: Wednesday 1st April 2026
Welcome to a Moment to Pause with Br Michael Moore OMI as we journey through Holy Week. Good morning and welcome to our morning prayer as we continue Holy…
- A Moment to Pause - a short daily audio reflection rooted in Sacred Scripture
A Moment To Pause: Lent Tuesday 31st March 2026
Welcome to a Moment to Pause with Br Michael Moore OMI as we journey through Holy Week. Good morning and welcome to our morning prayer as we continue Holy…
- A Moment to Pause - a short daily audio reflection rooted in Sacred Scripture
A Moment To Pause: Lent: Monday 30th March 2026
Welcome to a Moment to Pause. Good morning and welcome to our morning prayer as we continue Holy Week. A question we might ask ourselves as Holy Week unfolds…
- A Moment to Pause - a short daily audio reflection rooted in Sacred Scripture
A Moment to Pause - Palm Sunday 29th March 2026 #God #faith #messiah #cross #lent #palmsunday
Welcome everyone on this Palm Sunday to A Moment to Pause. We are now moving into Holy Week. After the crowds triumphant jubilation as Jesus enters Jerusalem…
- A Moment to Pause - a short daily audio reflection rooted in Sacred Scripture
A Moment to Pause - Saturday 28th March, 5th Week of Lent #God #faith #messiah #cross #lent
Welcome today to A Moment to Pause with Pauline Thomas. Following the raising of Lazarus, the Jewish leaders, fearing Roman intervention, plot Jesus's death…
- A Moment to Pause - a short daily audio reflection rooted in Sacred Scripture
A Moment to Pause - Friday 27th March, 5th Week of Lent #God #faith #messiah #cross #lent
Hello again, and welcome to A Moment to Pause. In today's Gospel John chapter 10, 31 to 42, Jesus is facing mounting hostility with Jewish leaders attempting…
- A Moment to Pause - a short daily audio reflection rooted in Sacred Scripture
A Moment to Pause - Thursday 26th March, 5th Week of Lent #God #faith #messiah #cross #lent
Hello, everyone. Welcome to a Moment to Pause today, the 26th of March. Today's gospel John Chapter 8 5:1-59 is focused on the identity of Jesus. A little…
- A Moment to Pause - a short daily audio reflection rooted in Sacred Scripture
A Moment To Pause: Short Audio Reflection on the Feast of the Annunciation of the Lord
Welcome to a Moment to Pause. Today we celebrate the feast of the Annunciation of the Lord. It was a humble, hidden event. No one saw it. No one except Mary…
- A Moment to Pause - a short daily audio reflection rooted in Sacred Scripture
A Moment to Pause - Tuesday 24th March, 5th Week of Lent #God #faith #messiah #cross #lent
Hello. Welcome to a Moment to Pause with Pauline Thomas. In today's gospel passage, John chapter 8:21 to 30, Jesus is addressing the Pharisees and warning them…
- A Moment to Pause - a short daily audio reflection rooted in Sacred Scripture
A Moment to Pause - Monday 23rd March, 5th Week of Lent #forgiveness #faith #mercy
Hello everyone, and welcome to a Moment to Pause. I’m Pauline Thomas, and I’ll be with you through this coming week.In the gospel reading today, John chapter…
- A Moment to Pause - a short daily audio reflection rooted in Sacred Scripture
A Moment to Pause - Sunday 22nd March, 5th Sunday of Lent #lazarus #faith
Welcome to A Moment to Pause. I'm Pauline Thomas, and I'll be with you through this coming week. Today's gospel for this, the fifth Sunday of Lent, is from…
- A Moment to Pause - a short daily audio reflection rooted in Sacred Scripture
A Moment To Pause: Lent - Saturday March 21st 2026
Good morning and thank you for joining the Oblate Family Podcast: A Moment To Pause, for today’s time of reflection and prayer during Lent. We listen to Fr…
- A Moment to Pause - a short daily audio reflection rooted in Sacred Scripture
A Moment To Pause: Lent - Friday March 20th 2026
Good morning and thank you for joining the Oblate Family Podcast: A Moment To Pause, for today's time of reflection and prayer during Lent. We listen to Fr…
- A Moment to Pause - a short daily audio reflection rooted in Sacred Scripture
A Moment To Pause: Lent - Thursday 19th March 2026
Good morning and thank you for joining the Oblate Family Podcast: A Moment To Pause, for today's time of reflection and prayer during Lent. We listen to Fr…
- A Moment to Pause - a short daily audio reflection rooted in Sacred Scripture
A Moment To Pause: Lent Wednesday 18th March 2026
Good morning and thank you for joining the Oblate Family Podcast: A Moment To Pause, for today's time of reflection and prayer during Lent. We listen to Fr…
- A Moment to Pause - a short daily audio reflection rooted in Sacred Scripture
A Moment To Pause: Lent - Tuesday 17th March 2026
Good morning and thank you for joining the Oblate Family Podcast: A Moment To Pause, for today's time of reflection and prayer during Lent. We listen to Fr…
- A Moment to Pause - a short daily audio reflection rooted in Sacred Scripture
A Moment To Pause: Lent - Monday 16th March 2026
Good morning and thank you for joining the Oblate Family Podcast: A Moment To Pause, for today's time of reflection and prayer during Lent. We listen to Fr…
- A Moment to Pause - a short daily audio reflection rooted in Sacred Scripture
A Moment To Pause: Lent - Sunday 15th March 2026
Good morning and thank you for joining the Oblate Family Podcast: A Moment To Pause, for today's time of reflection and prayer during Lent. We listen to Anne…