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To the Brothers and my fellow Oblates of Mount Saviour Monastery From a Carthusian come these words: “On one level (for the solitary) there is restriction of life: information, social contact, exchange of ideas, affective relationships, variety of interests, all of these deliberately lessened. To what purpose? Surely this represents a diminution, if not a … More Letter From An Oblate
submitted by Oblate Robert Hill – Br. Nicholas “PREFER NOTHING TO THE LOVE OF CHRIST” RULE OF ST. BENEDICT: CHAPTER 4. Since this feast day, the “passing” of St Benedict into Paradise, is always during Lent, another commemoration date was set when Pope Paul VI declared St. Benedict the Patron of Europe at the rededication of the Church … More The Transitus of St Benedict
Sharing a few photos from the October 2023 Mount Saviour Oblate Retreat
By Victor Kralisz 1.Wake Ring the bell, Bother, Strain those hands Against corded rope. Make a noise of meaning – Peal it so the clapper Clangs its sides, Reverberates through valley Calling. Call us, Brother, Knowing but always Never not knowing What will happen. 2.Vigils At still shaded hour of night Begin the day In … More Eight Monk Songs
Brother Antonio Bravo Lara, 63, a monk of Mount Saviour Monastery, Elmira, NY, died on August 30, 2023, at the Arnot Hospital in Elmira, NY. Born in Veracruz, Mexico, the son of Petra Lara and Aristeo Bravo, Brother Antonio was educated in Veracruz and studied theology at the San Jose Seminary. After school he entered … More Rest In Peace Brother Antonio
By Fr. Michael Perry When you and I make a promise we seal it by saying: I give you my word. That’s why year after year we celebrate Christmas because year after year – in case we forget or may have forgotten- God reassures us that the Word that was given in the beginning is … More Christmas Sermon
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
This clear, fresh afternoon of brilliant fall ,Delights our spirit with new cool air and sun .white clouds above hang quiet and enthrall . There is no wind. We easily go out to run The humming bird does find a fragrant flower;It’s trip so far; we cannot fathom how.The deer, now, finds the corn behind … More Autumn Day
In case anyone missed this information in the Mount Saviour Monastery Monthly News
By Alfred DuBois Hello 0blates, once again I united with the monks of Mount Saviour from my home and the various parish churches that I visit.. Hopefully next year I will be able to attend the Easter vigil, last time it was extremely rewarding and beautifully done. This year, my geographical parish Church has a … More The Great Sabbath Rest
The Oblates of Mount Saviour Monastery 