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.
Why Propaganda Succeeds
In primitive societies, where men are just beginning to read and [have] nothing to read but propaganda, we can say that they are its innocent victims. But in an evolved society there are no innocent victims of propaganda. Propaganda succeeds because men want it to succeed. It works on minds because those minds want to… Read More ›
Early Voting Begins today in North Carolina
“We need to participate for the common good. Sometimes we hear: a good Catholic is not interested in politics. This is not true: good Catholics immerse themselves in politics by offering the best of themselves so that the leader can govern.” – Pope Francis, 9/16/13 The Catholic bishops of the United States are pleased to… Read More ›
October Newsletter
The October issue of the Oblate Newsletter has been posted. Along with the Ordo and Necrology you will find: Questions for the scriptural study of Advent. Prayer Corners Blessed Candles Continued series: The Essence of Lectio Divina St. Ignatius of Antioch Please remember the next Oblate meeting will be on October 21, 2018 in the… Read More ›
Ten Tips to Conquer the Sin of Envy
The Capital Sin of envy that we all carry within is us due to the effects of Original Sin. It can literally destroy us as well as countless others if it is not recognized, resisted, rejected and conquered through the grace of God and our own determination. What are some positive steps we can take… Read More ›
Journal Writing: In Defense of the Fountain Pen for Writing
Many of you know about the recent surgeries for my hands. For several years now it has been both difficult and painful to write. Oh, I could get by with the word processor, but it is not really the same. There is something incomparable between putting the words down on paper and typing into a… Read More ›
Introducing Home Prayer Spaces
Many people who pray the Liturgy of the Hours find that having a specific place, or several specific places to pray, is conducive to being able to enter quickly into the spirit of prayer. In coming issues of the newsletter, we want to share information about personal places for prayer. First, we hope that seeing… Read More ›
5 Surprising health benefits of church attendance
It makes sense … God doesn’t need us to attend Mass because it benefits Him. Aleteia: Going to church is good for your soul, sure, but did you know it may have other benefits, too? There are at least 5 surprising improvements you might experience in a few areas of your life if you attend… Read More ›
The Value of Adversity
It is good for us to have trials and troubles at times, for they often remind us that we are on probation and ought not to hope in any worldly thing. It is good for us sometimes to suffer contradiction, to be misjudged by men even though we do well and mean well. These things… Read More ›
What to Give Up for Lent 2018? Consider Twitter’s Top 100 Ideas
Christianity Today: Once again, you can follow in real time what Twitter users say they are giving up for Lent, which this year begins Wednesday, February 14. Last year, food items were three times as popular to abstain from as technology items or personal habits, according to 73,334 tweets analyzed by OpenBible.info’s Stephen Smith during… Read More ›
Here’s why Catholics don’t eat meat on Fridays during Lent
And why fish is on the menu instead You know you are in a Catholic town when, only during Lent, every single restaurant advertises one item on their menu: fish! I have even noticed how major fast-food chains point out on their fliers the date of Ash Wednesday! Suddenly everyone cares about the liturgical seasons of the Church!… Read More ›