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Everything you need to know about the apostolate.
Identity, mission, and origin.
The Oblates of Christ the Redeemer are young people and adults who offer themselves generously to God to cooperate in the Work of Redemption. From this offering is born a daily commitment: to pray for the holiness of priests and for priestly vocations, to spread devotion to Divine Mercy, and to evangelize in the midst of the world.
Apostolado é toda ação da Igreja que colabora com a missão de levar a Redenção de Cristo aos homens. O Concílio Vaticano II o define assim: “A Igreja nasceu para tornar todos os homens participantes da redenção salvífica e, por meio deles, ordenar eficazmente todo o universo a Cristo, expandindo o seu reino por todo o mundo para a glória de Deus Pai. Toda a atividade do Corpo místico que se orienta para este fim chama-se apostolado.” (Concílio Vaticano II, Decreto Apostolicam actuositatem, n. 2). Os Oblatos de Cristo Redentor são um apostolado que nasceu da devoção à Divina Misericórdia: a forma de cooperação que oferecem a essa missão é rezar pelos sacerdotes — uma obra de misericórdia espiritual.
Because it is through the hands of the priest that the Church receives the Eucharist and the forgiveness of sins — and no priest sanctifies himself alone. Saint John Mary Vianney used to say that the priesthood is the love of the Heart of Jesus; Blessed Columba Marmion, the spiritual reference of this apostolate, taught that the holiness of the priest rests on the prayer of the people he serves. To pray for them is to sustain those who sustain us. It is also a spiritual work of mercy: Jesus asked Saint Faustina for works of mercy always and everywhere, and showed her three ways of practicing them — by action, by word, and by prayer (Diary, 742). Prayer is the way that is always within everyone's reach.
To mobilize the People of God to pray daily for the holiness of priests and for priestly vocations. The apostolate does not create new devotions: it offers formation and intentions that nourish the practices the Church already possesses — the Holy Rosary, the Chaplet of Divine Mercy, Eucharistic Adoration, and Holy Mass.
The apostolate was begun by Deacon Mario Fernando Teixeira Cardoso. It was during the Divine Mercy Encounters at the Parish of São Pedro do Mar, in Recreio dos Bandeirantes, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, that God stirred up the inspiration for this work. On September 21, 2024, the apostolate received the blessing of Bishop Orani João Tempesta, Cardinal-Archbishop of Rio de Janeiro.
The Oblates of Christ the Redeemer form an apostolate of prayer, not a religious community — and for this reason they are not organized around a headquarters. The oblates live their commitment wherever they are: in their own home, in their own parish, in their own work. What unites them is not an address, but daily prayer for priests.
You can write to [email protected] or reach us through our social media — we are @oblatosdecristoredentor on Instagram and on YouTube.
Who can take part and what is needed to begin.
Anyone who wishes to pray for priests — lay people, consecrated persons, deacons, and priests themselves. Daily prayer for priestly vocations, which is the heart of the commitment, is within reach of any person of good will. The other practices of the oblate, such as Holy Mass, Communion, and Eucharistic Adoration, presuppose the Catholic sacramental life. You can begin wherever you are, and the path deepens at your own pace.
No. Daily prayer for priests can be prayed by any person of good will. But the content is rooted in the faith of the Church, with references to the sacraments, the liturgy, Marian devotion, and devotion to Divine Mercy. Those who are not Catholic take part freely, knowing that they will find a Catholic path of prayer.
No. Access to the content is free, without sign-up and at no cost — anyone can pray, regardless of age. Prayer belongs to everyone, and families are encouraged to pray together, including with the children.
No. You do not need theological formation nor an already structured prayer life. The prayers come ready, and the app guides each moment step by step. All that is needed is the sincere desire to offer your prayer for priests.
Duration, rhythm, and content of the moment of prayer.
Between 5 and 7 minutes. Each day brings five elements, presented in sequence: the Gospel of the day, a brief reflection, that day's prayer intention, a prayer ready to be prayed, and a concrete practice.
Yes. The day's prayer remains available throughout the whole day, and you can pray whenever you are able. The apostolate sets no schedule and demands no punctuality — what matters is the encounter, not the clock.
It is the Church's rhythm of prayer, which organizes the year into seasons — Advent, Christmas, Lent, Easter, and Ordinary Time — and gives each day its own character. Each day of the week also carries a dimension inherited from tradition: on Monday, the Souls in Purgatory; on Tuesday, the Holy Guardian Angels; on Wednesday, the Glorious Saint Joseph; on Thursday, Eucharistic Adoration; on Friday, the Passion and Death of Christ; on Saturday, the Blessed Virgin Mary; and on Sunday, the Resurrection of the Lord. The daily prayer follows this calendar, so that you pray in communion with the whole Church.
Each month of the year has a specific intention for which all the oblates pray together, accompanied by a patron saint. In 2026, for example, June's intention was for Pope Leo XIV, with Saint Peter the Apostle as patron; July's, for priests persecuted for the sake of the Gospel, with Saint James the Greater. On the first day of each month, a letter from the apostolate presents the intention and the patron for that season.
Daily prayer is what gives shape to the life of the oblate, but it is an offering, not an obligation. If you did not pray one day, you simply begin again the next day. The apostolate does not count streaks nor create guilt over missed days.
How the app works and its free access.
Yes. All the content is free. There is no monthly fee, no sign-up fee, nor any charge of any kind.
The day's prayer, once loaded, remains available offline. To receive the content for the following days, an internet connection is required.
No. Today access is directly through the browser, and you can install it on your phone or computer as a shortcut, without going through any store. In the future, we also intend to launch native versions for Android and iOS — no date is set yet.
There is no progress nor favorite prayers to save — the daily content is the same for everyone, with no personal history. Thus, there is nothing to lose when switching devices, closing the browser, or coming back after some time.
Even without sign-up, any data eventually processed (such as technical browsing cookies) follows the requirements of the data protection law (LGPD). The full details are in our Privacy Policy.