Oblates of the Order of Saint Benedict. Index OSB.

The Order of Saint Benedict

Oblates

An Oblate is a lay or clerical, single or married, person formally associated to a particular monastery. The Oblate seeks to live a life in harmony with the spirit of Saint Benedict as revealed in the Rule of Saint Benedict and its contemporary expression.

News and Resources for Oblates

Benedictine Oblate Directors

The website at <www.naabod.org/>, launched May 2006, provides information about the 2007 biennial convention, July 28 to August 2. St. Martin's Abbey and St. Placid's Priory will host the biennial gathering of the North American Association of Oblate Directors on the campus of the University of St. Martin, Lacey, WA. For more information contact the President <antoinette@benedictine.com> or visit the website.

Essays and Documents

"What is an Oblate?"
"Guidelines for Oblates"
"Ceremonies for Oblates"
"The Medal of Saint Benedict" (Patterson)
"Monastics and Oblates: mutual blessings" by Norvene Vest OblSB
"The Oblates' Prayer"
"Origin of the Oblates"
"Saint Maurus: Patron Saint of Oblates"

Typical Monastic Programs

Blue Cloud Abbey. Oblates * Daily Psalms
New Camaldoli: Oblates
Saint Benedict's Monastery. Oblates
Saint John's Abbey. Oblates * The Oblate
OSB Oblate Gifts * Benedictine Books
St. Meinrad Archabbey. Oblates
St. Vincent Archabbey. Oblates
Oblate Formation Booklet (PDF, rev. 2002)

Liturgical Press Publications

Benedictina - Publications, Medals of Saint Benedict, Prayer books, etc.
Featured Titles -
Benedictine Daily Prayer: A Short Breviary
The Benedictine Handbook * Work of God: Benedictine Prayer

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