Tag: Oblates
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 ›
November Newsletter
The November issue of the Oblate Newsletter has been posted. Along with the Ordo and Necrology you will find: The Forgotten Step in Lectio Divina. For the Next Meeting: Psalm 139 Election Guide: A Comparison of the Republican and Democratic Platforms November: Suffused with Remembrance by Columbia Stewart, OSB Journal Writing: in Defense of the… Read More ›
Dedication of the new Oblate Room
Following Mass this Sunday, June 17, 2018, Abbot Placid Solari, OSB will formally dedicate the Oblate meeting room. The room has historically been used as the College’s music room. For decades Fr. Kenneth Geyer, OSB, taught countless students in the very room the Oblates will now occupy. Fr. Raymond Geyer, OSB, served for over 16… Read More ›
Next Meeting: Final Oblations and mass
Abbot Placid Solari will join us at 3:00 PM in the Abbey Basilica for Mass. At that time he will accept the final Oblations for the Oblate Novices who are ready and recommended by their Oblate Companion. Family members are welcome to attend. The Oblates present will renew their Oblations at that time. Oblates unable… Read More ›
IMPORTANT! Meeting Room has changed
At the last meeting it was announced that Abbot Placid has given permission for the Oblates to use one of the rooms in the old Music Building for our meetings. Everything has moved along very quickly. With the efforts of Eagle Scout Candidate Kyle Holland and Boy Scout Troop 501 in Cramerton, NC, the meeting… Read More ›
A prayer flowing from a place of deep humility and obedience
Yesterday (2/6/16) I had the honor of talking with those who are beginning their journey as ‘Lay Cistercians’ of our order. We talked about the ‘Rule of St. Benedict”, focusing on obedience and humility. I shared some of my own struggles with these topics in living out my own monastic life. There is never an… Read More ›
Important: Formal Oblations delayed
Because of a scheduling conflict in the Abbey Church, the Mass and Renewal of Oblations originally scheduled have been cancelled. This is a disappoint for those of you who have been waiting but it simply cannot be avoided. More information will be provided in the next newsletter.
Postings to Resume
Due to unavoidable circumstances the website has had no new postings for about a month. With this post that will change and postings will resume again today, March 20th. The Oblate newsletter has been posted for March and April and is a special “Divine Mercy Edition.” While much of what is in it is available… Read More ›
Do You Belong?
Hospitality is more than following the Rule or serving dessert — it may affect a person’s health as well… An important driver for a lifestyle of optimism is a sense of purpose. There’s much truth in Nietzche’s “If you know the why, you can live any how.” Ultimately, what creates purpose is the experience that… Read More ›
Fr. Jeremiah O’Connell
On October 20, 1894 Fr. Jeremiah O’Connell fell asleep in the Lord. Fr. O’Connell was a missionary priest who served Catholic Missions in North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia before and after the Civil War. His missionary travels throughout these three states are described in the book he authored entitled “Catholicity in the Carolinas and… Read More ›