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.
The Rule of St Benedict in the Workplace: Listen
Listen now and try to understand (Job 34:16) Obedience to the very first word of the Rule, “listen”, is essential in today’s workplace. Studies by varieties of experts have come to the same conclusion: one of the main causes of dysfunction in the workplace is poor communication. At least 50% of the business of communication… Read More ›
Hospitality and Prayer
“All guests who present themselves are to be welcomed as Christ, for he himself will say: I was a stranger and you welcomed me (Matt 25:35)” (RB 53:1). I think we all understand the importance of this passage from the Rule but I wonder if we think about it at any great depth? We often… Read More ›