Click here to learn more about the oblates program. Letters from the oblate master to oblates of pluscarden abbey. Benedictine oblates are people who are not monks but who dedicate themselves, in communion with a particular monastic community, to the service of god and neighbor according to the rule of st. Upon entering the library at mount marty college, one is greeted by this statue of st. Really explains the benedictine way of life, and tells you how to go about living it. They support one another and join together in prayer and spiritual discovery. Click download or read online button to get liturgy of the hours for benedictine oblates book now.
Oblates strive to seek god and keep an awareness of him so that in all things god may be glorified. Many nebraska oblates has spread throughout the country, either linking with other monasteries or continuing their annual renewal with sacred heart monasterynebraska chapter. The nebraska chapters of the benedictine oblates affiliated with sacred heart monastery. This is the original oblate forum thats been around for many years in one form or another. The chapter is a small local community of believers associated with saint meinrad and living by the rule of st. Oblate spirituality benedictine oblates seek god in association with the monastery.
D i would like you to name 2 benedictine books that you think are absolutely a must have for benedictine oblates benedictines please keep. Oblates may be married or single, catholic or noncatholic. Their affiliation and partnership spread the outreach of benedictine spirituality into the secular world and provide a strong foundation for individual spiritual growth. Many nebraska oblates are now spread throughout the country, either linking with other monasteries or continuing their annual renewal with sacred heart monasterynebraska chapter. Portraits of monastic oblates kulzer, linda, bondi, roberta on. Blessings of resurrection peace and joy to all, especially in this time of isolation. The abbeys oblate program allows the community to experience the richness of the. Why does a christian seek to become an oblate of st. Although these lay people do not wish to abandon their families, their jobs, or their responsibilities in society, they are drawn to a deeper life of. Websites four of the best overall websites for benedictine oblates. The nebraska chapters of the benedictine oblates affiliated with sacred heart monastery, yankton, south dakota, have developed a formation handbook for use in the initial formation of novices and the ongoing formation of oblates.
Oblates holy wisdom an ecumenical benedictine community. Several oblates have asked for suggestions on commentaries on the rule of st. A little rule for beginners by laurence freeman osb download. Thirty men and women belong to the sioux falls oblate chapter of sacred heart monastery. Benedictine nuns 695 jamberoo mountain road, jamberoo nsw 2533. The yankton chapter meets every third sunday of the month from september through may at 1. A benedictine advice by dr marco schorlemmer via vitae. The cassinese benedictines, for instance, at first carefully differentiated between. Yankton chapter almost 100 men and women of many different christian faiths belong to the yankton chapter of sacred heart monastery oblates. We serve the church through a ministry of prayer and a dedication to the eucharist. Another feature of the oblates is to be alert to the benedictine values found in works of literature and films of spiritual value. An increasing number of lay people are attracted to a life of prayer and to a more. A benedictine oblate whose heart is full of benedictine hospitality shares her insights and tips for successful benedictine gatherings in a nonmonastery setting. Some visit the monastery regularly to join us in prayer, others are prevented from doing so by distance but keep in touch and take as full a part as they can.
Yankton benedictine scholastica and benedict online oblate chapter. Benedictine oblatewinter 05 saint meinrad archabbey. Oblates seek god through a balance of prayer, work, leisure and study. Oblate spirituality and the benefits of being an oblate of saint benedict benedictine oblates seek god in association with a monastic community.
Links for oblates benedictine oblates, benedictine. In recent years many oblates have expressed a desire to have some sort of new manual similar to the 1962 manual for benedictine oblates hereafter referred to as mbo that would include concrete norms, practices, and expectations for oblates. I highly recommend this book for anyone interested in becoming a benedictine oblate. Let us pray listen to our prayers, lord, as we receive this oblate novice these oblate novices into union and affiliation with the benedictine community of name of monastery or convent. Almost 100 men and women of many different christian faiths belong to the yankton chapter of sacred heart monastery oblates. Scholastica reading psalm 95, if today you hear his voice, harden not your hearts.
Here are some links to particularly helpful web sites. In christian monasticism an oblate is a person who is specifically dedicated to god or to gods. Nebraska oblate chapter yankton benedictine sisters. Commentaries can be broken into three primary groups. Visit the growing online community of web sites by other benedictine oblates around the world jan 10. Learn how to organize benedictine liturgy of the hours divine office prayers and benedictine study sessions of the rule of st. Oblation is made specifically to an individual benedictine community, rather than to the general benedictine order. North american association of benedictine oblate directors. The oblates of holy wisdom monastery form an ecumenical learning community of women and men. The oblate formation booklet states that christians are attracted to the oblate program because they are seeking god in jesus christ and have begun to.
Marys parish hall on wednesday, may 9th, 2018 starting a 6 p. Yankton oblate chapter yankton benedictine sisters. As an example of this creativity and elasticity, sacred heart monastery offers a benedictine online oblate chapter booc in order to provide an alternative for laity who wish to become oblates and affiliate with a monastery, but desire or require the anytime, anywhere online alternative. Benedictine online oblate chapter booc an increasing number of lay people are attracted to a life of prayer and to a more complete dedication to god. Nebraska oblate chapter started in 1993, the nebraska chapters have seen significant growth from lincoln, into the surrounding communities. The web contains a great wealth of resources to support the life of oblates. They are persons whose lives are shaped by benedictine spirituality. Click on any of the dates below to view a pdf of the complete issue. It provides a forum for discerning needs and issues associated with this formation activity and guidelines for leadership and the oblate way of life. Northshore chapter of the benedictine oblates of saint joseph abbey. Our work supports our life of prayer and includes making altar breads, liturgical ve.
With the rule as their guide, oblates adopt values that are part of the very fabric of christian spirituality, such as, spending time daily reflecting on the sacred. Douai abbey oblates douai oblate local groups chapters. I especially appreciate benedicts statement in chapter 31 that the cellarer. Benedictine oblates prefer nothing to the love of christ and oblates support a spirit of gentle community among themselves in their oblate program at the monastery. Potluck supper followed by sioux falls oblate ceremony at st. A contemplative monastic community living according to the rule of st. Becoming a benedictine oblate oblates saint meinrad. You do not need to be orthodox to visit or join the holy family chapter we welcome christians of all faith backgrounds to visit and become members. In the appointing of an abbot, let this principle always be observed, that he be made abbot whom all the brethren with one consent in the fear of god, or even a small part of the community with more wholesome counsel, shall elect. March oblate retreatdownload the registration form for the. St scholasticas chapter, which meets in london three times a year. Minster oblates who live at a distance from the abbey and find it difficult to attend the monthly oblate day, may be interested in. Every year, on the feast of all benedictine saints, we hold an oblate day at the monastery when the oblates and associates renew their oblate promise and have a day of fraternal sharing. With the monks, they therefore look to the holy rule of st.
Benedictine online oblate chapter booc benedictine online oblate chapter booc an increasing number of lay people are attracted to a life of prayer and to a more complete dedication to god. Recommended readings for camaldolese benedictine oblate postulants. Benedict in daughters of the king, so this is a good resource book a very. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. Let the brethren who are about to be sent on a journey commend themselves to the prayers of all the brethren and of the abbot, and at the last prayer of the work of god let a commemoration be always made of the absent. Christine, page founder of international benedictine oblates 20, 11th. Summary of what a benedictine oblate is and what an oblate does. Recognizing that benedictine oblates are a diverse and everchanging lot, and found throughout the world in a wide variety of circumstances, the oblate life embraces this richness of oblate expression and offers guidance for lifelong spiritual formation in the rule of saint benedict. Specific commitments include the practice of lectio divina, praying the psalms through some portion of the daily liturgy of hours, and working in the. The benedictine oblate quarterly is available here as a pdf download. Douai oblate local groups chapters the benedictine oblates of douai abbey, have 5 groups known as chapters around the uk who meet regularly. Handbooks are available at no charge to download as a. Be of upright character and have an earnest desire for spiritual advancement according to the christian ideas set forth in the rule of st.
All benedictine oblates are welcome and invited to join the monastic community of st. Currently, saint meinrad archabbey has 19 oblate chapters throughout the country. On the clothes and shoes of the brethren for bedding let this suffice. Benedict are christian men and women admitted into spiritual union and affiliation with a benedictine community of monks, nuns, or sisters so that they may share in the spiritual life, prayers, and good works of the community. A new oblate chapter met for the first time on wednesday, 2nd. As an oblate, one becomes a member of the monastic family and enjoys a share of its spiritual works and blessings. A christian person, lay or ordained, who wishes to become a benedictine oblate of saint meinrad archabbey must. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.
The oblate director, sister pauline micke, provides spiritual guidance through monthly group meetings and keeps in contact with the oblates through newsletters and email. Liturgy of the hours for benedictine oblates download. Diverse in ages and faith traditions, they find spirituality for their daily lives in the rule of benedict. The officiant prays over the newly enrolled oblate novices. The great lakes chapter of the society of catholic priests. Started in 1993, the nebraska chapters has seen significant growth from lincoln, into the surrounding communities. Websites international nonenglish language web sites jan 10. Mmc student oblate chapter yankton benedictine sisters. The cincinnati chapter of benedictine oblates of saint meinrad archabbey are christian men and women with a spiritual bond to the monks of saint meinrad. The abbeys oblate program allows the community to experience the richness of the benedictine tradition through prayer, liturgical celebration, instruction and fellowship.
Our story we first formed as a benedictine chapter on october 1, 2008, with two sisters and one oblate. Benedict in the world begins with an introductory chapter citing some. Sioux falls oblate chapter yankton benedictine sisters. The lincoln chapter oblates is affected by the new policy in response to this. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. Another feature of the oblates is to be alert to the benedictine values found in works of.
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