A photo taken on the final day of the 2019 Oblates retreat … Our newest Oblate Margaret shared her Oblate statement below: Oblation Statement October 19, 2019 Margaret M Fisher Mount Saviour has been here for me, literally, for over 60 years, as it has been for many others. I hope, as an Oblate, … More 2019 Oblates Retreat photos
“Song and Psalm in the Life of Mt. Saviour”. Oblates 2019 Retreat Schedule: Thursday, October 17th 1:00 – 5:00 pm. Arrivals and Check-in. • 5:00 pm. Supper at St. Joseph’s. Introductions and Outline of the weekend. • 6:30 pm. Vespers in Chapel • 7:00pm. On your own. OR get-acquainted before Compline at St. Joseph’s. Friday, … More “Song and Psalm in the Life of Mt. Saviour”. Oblates 2019 Retreat
In just a few weeks we’ll be gathering again for our annual retreat. This year we have an extra day starting October 17, to explore, visit, pray and immerse ourselves in our theme of Psalm and Song in the Life of Mount Saviour. Registrations are going very well. Please, if you discover that you cannot … More 2019 Retreat Reminder
[A snippet from my personal journal that I thought I’d share. I hope it is appropriate to do so. + In Nomine Domini +] Yesterday, I had a doctor’s appointment in a large city an hour train ride from my home. I mistakenly thought the appointment was for 11:30 am, only to find upon arrival … More St. Benedict’s Transitus (His “Passing Over”) March 21, 2019
Saint Frances of Rome (b. 1384) was the daughter of wealthy aristocratic parents. Although she would have preferred to become a nun as a youth, she accepted her parent’s wishes and married. She was a wife for forty years and birthed three children. Tragically, Frances’ two daughters were killed in the chaos of Rome at … More Reflections on Saint Frances of Rome, Patroness of Oblates – March 9th Feast Day (2019)
From Oblate Victor Kralisz: PAX! Quite a bit of planning has already gone into this year’s October Retreat. Much is left to be done. But so that you can begin to make your plans, this early information will prove helpful: 1. Because of the way the calendar works, Columbus Day/Thanksgiving moves up a week this … More Planning begins on Oblates Retreat 2019
Fall has changed to Winter, at least on the landscape, even if not officially on the calendar. A few days ago an unexpected snowstorm struck while I was away from home. Driving back, my truck slide into a ditch. I waited three hours for AAA to “extricate” me, but help never arrived. When I re-contacted … More Oblates as Witnesses: November 23, 2018: [A Post-Script to My Journal Reflection on October 18, 2018]
Penning my morning meditation—on the Anniversary of my Oblation—a chill Autumn wind whistles outside my window, while the teakettle on the stove offers competition to the Fall gale…a fitting juxtaposition for the day! In Zen Buddhism the imagery of “wind in the pines” is a metaphor for a steaming teakettle (often expressed in haiku poetry), … More The Anniversary of My Oblation; the 2018 Oblate Retreat; & the Feast of St. Luke – Journal Reflection for October 18, 2018
Prior Brother John’s Opening Remarks, Oblate Retreat Mount Saviour Monastery October 12 – 14 2018 Drawn from Oblates reflections who were at the fourth world Congress of Oblates at Rome, November 2017 What is the future of … More 2018 Oblate Retreat Opening Remarks
The Oblates of Mount Saviour Monastery 