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.
Anglican archbishop suggests contemplation for reaching post-Christian world
Vatican City, Oct 11, 2012 / 02:02 am (CNA).- Anglican Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams addressed the synod of Catholic bishops on the New Evangelization about the importance of contemplation for reaching people in a post-Christian world. “To be contemplative as Christ is contemplative is to be open to all the fullness that the Father… Read More ›
‘I’m spiritual but not religious’ is a cop-out
The increasingly common refrain that “I’m spiritual, but not religious,” represents some of the most retrogressive aspects of contemporary society. The spiritual but not religious “movement” – an inappropriate term as that would suggest some collective, organizational aspect – highlights the implosion of belief that has struck at the heart of Western society. Spiritual but… Read More ›
Winning the Battle Against Temptation
Bl. Anne Catherine Emmerich once quipped that if we could really see, that the fallen angels that surround us would blot out the sun. I am no skeptic – I believe it. Sometimes I wonder if we realize the real struggle going on in the spiritual realm in our day to day lives. Unlike monastics… Read More ›
At a Time of Fear and Dark Thoughts, Sweep the ‘Night’ Away Through Spiritual Discipline
Hope beyond hope. Persist beyond persistence. Keys to the glorious struggle called life on earth. Faith can do anything and lead anywhere. Where faith begins, fear ends. As with every other attribute, the way to increase faith is to practice it constantly. It is never wasted. We toss it like seed and some of it… Read More ›
Ukrainian Catholic leader: Global economy reflects spiritual crisis
SAINTE-ADELE, Quebec (CNS) — Western secularism underlies the worldwide economic crisis and challenges the future of Ukraine, the head of the Ukrainian Catholic Church told Canada’s bishops. “The current economic crisis is merely the symptom of a much deeper spiritual and cultural crisis,” Archbishop Sviatoslav Shevchuk told the annual plenary of the Canadian Conference of… Read More ›
How stress affects your body
1. Skin Problems A stress-induced chemical reaction in the body can make skin more sensitive and reactive. Oil-producing glands then go into overdrive, triggering acne and other skin issues. Stress can also worsen hives, rosacea and eczema. Fix: Prepare a bath. Fill a tub with lukewarm water and add 2 cups of collodial oatmeal (make… Read More ›
Why God Sometimes Says “No”
When the righteous cry for help, the Lord hears, and delivers them out of all their troubles. (Psalm 34:17) We’ve all experienced those occasions when our prayers seem to have gone “unanswered”. Given the many comments in the Bible regarding the Lord hearing our prayers, could there really be such a thing as “unanswered prayer”?… Read More ›
Triumph of the Cross
“The Son of Man must be lifted up”, says Jesus to Nicodemus. And he says this with a view to his crucifixion: The Son of Man must be lifted up on the Cross. Whoever believes in him, whoever sees in this Cross and in the Crucified One the Redeemer of the world, whoever looks with… Read More ›
September Meeting for Oblates
Oblates will meet in September on the 16th, the third Sunday of the month, and will begin at 3:30 p.m. in the Gallagher Room. First and second year novices will meet at 2:30 p.m. in the Gallagher Room to discuss the coming year’s reading material. First year novices need to obtain a copy of Finding… Read More ›
Life is all about Prudence
A few weeks ago we noted that there is no longer much difference between “naysayers” and “skeptics” — pointing out that they have become one and the same (skepticism and mockery) in this age of materialism that so disdains the supernatural. But there are other extremes, times when believers begin to believe everything, veering into… Read More ›