Tag: Oblate Formation

Oblate Novice Meeting

There will be an orientation meeting for all current and prospective Oblate Novices. It is tentatively scheduled for August 18 at 2:30 in the Oblate Meeting Room. This is for all Oblate Novices whether they have made their first Oblation or not. Please email George at gkcobb0929@gmail.com and let him know if you will be attending.

She’s a Tertiary? He’s an Oblate? What Is That About?

The great religious orders have always included layfolk in their number, some of whom have become saints Not long ago, someone on Facebook messaged me: “If I didn’t know you were OSB, I’d think you were OP.” The person is a Lay Dominican — what used to be called a Dominican Tertiary (tertiary referring to… Read More ›

The Great Wound

Over the years many people have come to the Abbey wishing to become Oblates. But if you asked them why you often will not get the same answer. Some come because they are inspired by the faith and discipline of the monks they see at the Abbey. Some would say they wish some association with… Read More ›

Being a Benedictine Oblate: Part 2

The following video is part two of a two part video produced by St. Meinrad Abbey. It is an excellent presentation of Oblate life as told by the Oblates themselves. Click here to view part one.

Being a Benedictine Oblate: Part 1

The following video is part one of a two part video produced by St. Meinrad Abbey. It is an excellent presentation of Oblate life as told by the Oblates themselves.

Suggested Readings: Oblate Novices

St. Benedict believed that each monk should spend a certain amount of time in reading, studying, and Lectio Divina (RB 48:4-5, 10, 13-16, and 22; see also RB38) This is a suggested reading list for those interested in St. Benedict and Benedictine Spirituality. It is not meant to be exhaustive or complete, nor should anyone feel they are required to read all the books on this list during their year or so as a Novice. All of the books are still in print and may be obtained both on-line and through local book sellers.

• Rule of St. Benedict, (RB 1980), Fr. Timothy Fry