Holy Trinity Monastery

What is an Oblate of St. Benedict?

Oblates of St. Benedict are Christian individuals or families who have associated themselves with a Benedictine community in order to enrich their Christian way of life. Oblates shape their lives by living the wisdom of Christ as interpreted by St. Benedict. Oblates seek God by striving to become holy in their chosen way of life. By integrating their prayer and work, they manifest Christ's presence in society.

Guidelines for Oblates

Oblates strive to be loyal and active members of Christ and his Church.
Oblates strive for their own continued Christian renewal and improvement
Oblates strive to be men and women of practical spirituality
Oblates strive to be men and women of prayer
Oblates strive to be men and women of Christian virtue
Oblates foster a spirit of community
Oblates are men and women of peace

Oblate Spirituality

Benedictine Oblates seek God in association with a monastic community: as individuals and as members of a body, they grow in love of God, neighbor and self. With the Rule of St. Benedict as their guide, Oblates adopt values that are part of the very fabric of Christian spirituality, such as, spending time daily reflecting on the Sacred Scriptures; cultivating an awareness of the presence of God in silence; devoting time to the praise of God; performing acts of mortification. An acquaintance with these and other Christian values presented in the Rule of St. Benedict will enable Oblates to attain that special peace and joy that Christ came to bring and promised to all who follow him.

Holy Trinity Monastery Oblate Meetings - 2008
Conducted by Father Benedict, O.S.B.

Meetings are open to any and all who are interested in Benedictine spirituality and the Oblate Program.
Ask your friends and those you think might be interested to accompany you to the meetings.

DATES

EVENT

LECTICO DIVINO

February 2

Meeting

March 7-9

Oblate Lenten Retreat

April 5

Meeting

May 3

Workday for Fiesta

June 7

Short meeting/picnic

July & August

Summer Break

September 6

Meeting

October 4

Meeting

November 1

Workday for Arts Festival

December 6

Meeting

Bring "Rule of Benedict, Insight for the Ages" by Joan Chittister. This book was started last year. The meetings will include time for discussion about Chittister's commentary as well as any insights the group may have. There are a few books available in the book store.

Oblate Meeting Schedule

9:00 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
10:30 a.m.
10:45 a.m.
11:45 a.m.
12:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m.
2:00 p.m.

Gathering
Teaching
Break
Teaching
Mid-day prayer
Mass
Lunch
Vespers

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