Tag: Oblates
Revised Grail Psalms
The new Revised Grail Psalms have been shipped from Conception Abbey and arrived late last week. The changes, approved by the Congregation for Divine Worship will soon set in motion the revision of most Psalters that Oblates rely on. There is no word yet when we will start seeing these revised volumes, but Oblates might… Read More ›
The Benedictine Charism Today
What does the Benedictine charism offer to today’s world? Put another way, how does The Rule of St. Benedict and the vision of St. Benedict speak to us today, particularly to lay people like myself? About 15 years ago when my husband went to be the dean of Canterbury Cathedral, we went to live in… Read More ›
Oblate Meeting Sunday
The next Oblate meeting is on October 17th, and will follow the following Schedule: Novices: Meet at 2:30 in the Gallagher Room. First Years: Read the first Chapter of Finding Sanctuary by Abbot Christopher Jamison Second years: Read the first chapter of Cherish Christ Above All by Demetrius Dumm well as Chapter 3 and 4… Read More ›
What’s playing on St. Benedict’s iPod?
A Benedictine approach to technology Several years ago, as I was preparing to enter the monastery, I asked my soonto-be novice master if I would be allowed to bring my laptop computer with me. He responded that the Rule says that every monk should have a stylus and writing tablet (cf. RB 55:19). In so… Read More ›
Oblate Breviary
We have now had a chance to fully review the Oblate Breviary published by St. Meinrads. It has many good features. It follows the Rule but keeps in mind the time constraints of Oblates. It has a four week Psalter cycle and introduces chant into the Breviary. It has a simplified format that is easy… Read More ›
Oblate Meeting, January 17, 2010
Due to scheduling conflicts the newsletter did not go out this month. There will be a meeting of all Oblates Sunday, January 17th at 3:30 in the Gallagher Room. The meeting will close with Vespers at 5:30. Novices are asked to read the chapter on “Silence” in Finding Sanctuary. Oblates are asked to read chapter… Read More ›
New Liturgy of the Hours for Oblates Published at St. Meinrad
The following article appeared in the Oblate Newsletter at St. Meinrad’s. Many of the oblates here in Belmont have also wanted a simpler form of the Office to follow in their own lives. The Oblate Director here has ordered two copies to see if it might also meet the needs of the oblates here. A… Read More ›
Who Is Called to Be an Oblate of St. Benedict ?
It is suggested that those seeking to make their Oblation should prayerfully reflect on the following paragraphs taken from St. Vincent Archabbey’s Manual for Oblates. Being invested as an Oblate novice or making full Oblation is not a matter of entering a religious order. Deciding whether to seek novice Oblation or Oblation would, therefore, not… Read More ›
Annual Renewal of Oblation
Abbot Placid Solari will receive final and temporary oblations on September 27, 2009. Family members are welcome to attend the Mass and ceremony which will be followed by a reception. Mass will begin at 3:00. Please mail this form to the Monastery as soon as possible. Oblates who have already made their final Oblation are… Read More ›
Website Revision — Phase 4 and Final
The website is now fully updated and operational. All RSS feeds have been restored. All articles and images have been revised to work within the new theme design. All hyperlinks have been tested and appear to be functioning. All video feeds have been reformated to fit the new layout. With over 300 articles currently on… Read More ›