Retreat – The Oblates of Mount Saviour Monastery

Prayers for Retreatants (and Regrets for Absence) at the Oblate Retreat 2024

October 2, 2024

Dearest sisters and brothers, Oblates of Mount Saviour; Professed Community members; those in discernment; and friends: My note is to express deep disappointment at not being able to join you for our annual retreat 2024 in praising God, in “preferring nothing to the love of Christ”; in getting renewed by the Gospels, in silence and contemplation, … More Prayers for Retreatants (and Regrets for Absence) at the Oblate Retreat 2024

Letter From An Oblate

September 27, 2024

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

Oblates Retreat 2023

October 31, 2023

Sharing a few photos from the October 2023 Mount Saviour Oblate Retreat

2021 Oblate Retreat Cancelled

September 2, 2021

By now most of you will have surmised that the annual Oblate Retreat in October will have to be cancelled once more. While the Monastery is slowly opening and some guests have already been welcomed, the logistics and safety for our group have yet to be worked out. Meals and gathering for twenty or more … More 2021 Oblate Retreat Cancelled

Notes on Oblate Gathering

December 5, 2019

By Stuart-John Tigchelaar October 17 – 20, 2019 Oblate Retreat Mount Saviour Monastery “It is a matter of becoming. You are always becoming.” So said Brother Pierre as he spoke to us on the “Historical and musical perspectives on the psalms and song life at Mount Saviour.” And, he continued, “The music embraces … More Notes on Oblate Gathering

2019 Oblates Retreat photos

November 11, 2019

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

October 15, 2019

“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

2019 Retreat Reminder

October 1, 2019

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

Planning begins on Oblates Retreat 2019

January 31, 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

2018 Oblate Retreat Opening Remarks

November 1, 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