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OBLATES
Becoming an Oblate
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St. Frances of Rome (1384-1440), Patron of Oblates.
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All Walks of Life
People from all walks of life are searching for deeper meaning in their lives.
The Benedictine way of life offers a structure that helps keep in focus what is
important.
Admission to the Oblates begins with
a desire for greater growth as a disciple of Christ and an appreciation for the
'way of life' described by St. Benedict in the Rule
of St. Benedict, that guides and sustains one's efforts to live deeply
as a disciple.
The Director of Oblates (651-777-8181) helps applicants think
about whether this might be a spiritual path for them to follow.
A Year of Study and Reflection
Once accepted as a candidate, candidates enter into a year of study and reflection.
At a ceremony known as Enrollment, Oblate candidates receive the Rule of St.
Benedict from the Prioress of the monastic community. During the formation
period, candidates explore the values and traditions of a Benedictine way of living
and how the Rule of St. Benedict applies to daily life. Through prayer
and practice, candidates discern whether this way of living is for them.
If candidates decide at the end of the year of formation that
indeed they are prepared to live the Rule in an intentional way, they make
a promise in a public ceremony to enter into a new relationship with the monastic
community, finding ways to join in the prayer and work of the community.
On an on-going basis, Oblates meet the third Sunday of each
month and participate in a day-long retreat annually.
The Sisters of St. Paul's Monastery support the Oblates with
their prayers even as the Oblates support the Sisters in an equally prayerful
manner.
For more information, contact:
Oblates of St. Benedict
St. Paul's Monastery
2675 Larpenteur Avenue East
St. Paul, MN 55109-5097
651-777-8181
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