Oblate Program at Belmont Abbey, NC

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Liturgy of the Hours (First in a Series)

Christians are called to “pray at all times” (Luke 18:1), to “pray without ceasing” (1 Thess. 5:17), and “seven times to a day do I praise You” (Psalm 118: 164). The Desert Fathers and Mothers attempted to fulfil the scriptures by praying all 150 Psalms every day – from memory no less! They prayed the… Read More ›

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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 ›

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