A Moment To Pause: Lent - Friday 13th 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 Walker from Friends of Saint Eugene in Crewe for today's short 90 second podcast. Good morning. Welcome today's Oblate reflection. On this Friday, the third week of Lent. Today's Gospel comes from Saint Mark, chapter 12, verses 28 to 34. Today, Jesus clarifies that the greatest commandment is to love God with one's entire heart, soul, mind, and strength, and also love one's neighbour as oneself. These two commandments are inseparable by showing that love is a commitment that prioritises our relationship with God. We cannot love God while neglecting our neighbour. The scribe recognises in today's Gospel that love is more than all about who burns offerings and sacrifices. Jesus tells the scribe that by his statement he is not far from the kingdom of God. While reflecting on this, we should ask ourselves does our current approach to relationships work and to think about a whole commitment to God and to a sincere regard for the whole being of the human race. Have a peaceful and fruitful day. Thank you.