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Day: December 1, 2022

Entering Advent in a Time of Deep Grief

December 1, 2022

From a fellow Oblate … I have been pretty fragile emotionally ever since our daughter-in-law gave birth to a stillborn son recently. Now Advent is upon us and, of course, Advent is all about anticipating the birth of a son! It has triggered a lot of raw emotions and perplexity. How do I welcome Advent when the experience … More Entering Advent in a Time of Deep Grief

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Upcoming Events

Holy Week schedule (of Mass, services):

Holy Thursday – 5:00pm

Good Friday – 3:00 pm

Paschal Vigil – 4:30 am

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May 5 at 10:30 am: The yearly Damasus Winzen Lecture with Sr. Julie Upton, RSM and Benedictine Oblate, past President of the American Benedictine Academy.   The title of her presentation will be “Glorifying God by Their Lives: Benedictine Oblates as Models and Mentors.”

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October 6th: A talk will be given in Saint Joseph’s lounge with Sr. Mary Donald Corcoran as the presenter

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October 17-20

2019 Oblate Retreat

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Resources

Articles and Websites:

+ Mount Saviour Monastery

+ International Benedictine Oblates

+ Oblates of the Order of Saint Benedict. Index OSb.

+ Being Benedictine

+ BENEDICTINE MONASTICISM AND THE LAY VOCATION

+ Benedict World Portraits Monastic Oblates (book that can be ordered, especially pertinent #8 Eric Dean)

+ Benedictine Monasticism and the Lay Vocation (pdf)

+ An oblate study guide from Abbey Books

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