Oblate Program at Belmont Abbey, NC

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Sts. Maurus and Placid: Patrons of Oblates

In the Benedictine tradition [January 15] is the feast of the young disciples of Saint Benedict, Maurus and Placid. The tradition holds that after the holy Benedict had established his twelve monasteries at Subiaco, noble Christians came from Rome, presenting their sons to be raised and educated among the monks. Not unusual given the state of… Read More ›

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Saints Maur and Placid

In the Benedictine tradition, January 15th is the Feast Day of the young disciples of Saint Benedict, Saints Maur and Placid. I decided to spend some time seeing what they meant to St. Benedict. It has actually been four years ago that I introduced you to some of the miracles of St. Benedict – when… Read More ›

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Breakfast with Benedict

Oblates are invited to attend a monthly  “Breakfast with Benedict” being sponsored by Belmont Abbey College. The breakfast will begin at 7:45 AM At each Breakfast with Benedict event, a member of the college or monastic community will provide a 15- or 20-minute reflection on one of the Benedictine hallmarks and the role that hallmark/charism/virtue… Read More ›

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Mass and Prayer Service for Unborn

As many of you are aware January is National Right to Life month. Abbot Placid celebrated a Mass and Prayer Service for the Holy Innocents at the Abbey Basilica  on January 18. The Catholic News and Herald covered the story and was kind enough to provide photos of the event for this web site. Click… Read More ›

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