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 Dermot for today’s short 90 second podcast. In today's gospel reading from John we see that even some of the authorities are beginning to see a different side to Jesus...some of the police and a Pharisee called Nicodemus. But they are quickly rebuked and castigated. Already the persecution of those who follow Jesus. It's not easy to stand up for Jesus and what he stands for - dignity, respect, mercy, reconciliation, forgiveness, compassion - when what we see and hear is force, might, threats, violence and the brutality and slaughter of war. We pray today for all who are slaughtered, maimed, displaced, or silenced by oppressive leadership and by systems that choose power over people. May the Lord strengthen all who work for peace, justice, and the protection of human life. We pray silently.... Thank you for joining us this morning. ✔ Subscribe for daily prayer with the Oblate family. ✔ Comment your prayer intention. ✔ Share this with your parish, family, or prayer group. #lent #prayer #4thweekoflent #christian #christianliving #persecution #society