Oblate Formation 
Posts concerning Oblate and Novice formation. These include articles which are also applicable to most Christians, whether Oblate or not. Additional articles on instruction of various parts of the Rule can be found under that category.
What Child is This?
As we turn our eyes on Bethlehem and away from the rich and busy world, we recall the following lines: A little Child, A shining star, A stable rude, The door ajar. Yet in that place So crude, forlorn, The hope of all The world was born. If only the people of this world could… Read More ›
Teaming with St. Joseph at Advent’s end
What is still unprepared in our hearts can be offered to the Merciful Infant We lit that last violet candle on the Advent wreath this weekend, and it didn’t give me any sense of joy that the earth is about to receive her king. Instead, it made me think that once again, this year’s Advent… Read More ›
Angels, Shepherds and Sheer Joy
The presence of the angels in Advent is the presence of the supernatural pressing in on the natural. Angels crowd the Advent story, and their presence culminates in the throng of angels who appear to the shepherds on the hill outside Bethlehem. The angelic presences pushing in on the ordinary world come first to the… Read More ›
Early Warning Signs You’re About to Make a Terrible Decision
Need to make a difficult decision? Do you feel as if you are backed into a corner and you just don’t know what you should do? We’ve all been in this place one time or another, and although it’s not pleasant, there is an answer. James 1:5 encourages us with these words, “If any of… Read More ›
Biblical Pillar of Cloud Protects Israel From ISIS Over Golan Heights
But Moses said to the Lord, “Then the Egyptians will hear of it, for in your might you brought up this people from among them, and they will tell the inhabitants of this land. They have heard that you, O Lord, are in the midst of this people; for you, O Lord, are seen face… Read More ›
The mystery of the Immaculate Conception
2. How great is the mystery of the Immaculate Conception that the Liturgy presents to us today! A mystery that never ceases to invite the contemplation of believers and inspires the reflection of theologians. The theme of the Congress that has just been mentioned: “Mary of Nazareth welcomes the Son of God into history”, has… Read More ›
Faith is and Encounter with Jesus Christ
VATICAN CITY — The Christian faith is not a theory, philosophy, or idea, but an encounter with the person of Jesus Christ, Pope Francis said this morning at Holy Mass at his private chapel in Santa Marta, as the Church enters into Advent. In order to truly encounter Jesus, the pope said, we need to undertake… Read More ›
Why do holidays bring out the worst versions of ourselves?
3 Things to do to avoid conflicts and put yourself on the path to family peace during Thanksgiving and Christmas Question: Every year it seems that Thanksgiving and Christmas are filled with more drama than joy. I simply do not understand why this happens! No matter what I do, being around my extended family is… Read More ›
10 Tips from priests for a better Confession
Aleteia: Have you ever left the confessional wondering, “Did I do that right?” I wish I could hear other people’s confessions. Don’t worry, I’m not bugging the confessionals in the convent. I just think I would learn something from hearing how others go about it. I’ve been partaking of the Sacrament of Penance for several… Read More ›