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Who are the OBLATES of
St. Benedict?
Coordinators: Sister Katherine, Sister Joseph
Marie, Barbara Neilon
Oblates of St. Benedict are
Christian individuals or families admitted into spiritual union and
affiliation with a Benedictine community. Oblates do not usually live
in the monastic house of the community, nor do they take religious
vows. These men and women choose to enrich their Christian way of
living in a manner enlightened and guided by the
Rule of St. Benedict,
and by sharing in the spiritual life, prayers, and good works of the
monastic community.
The word “oblate” comes from the
Latin word for “offering.” In the days of
St. Benedict, it was
customary for parents to “offer” their children to monasteries for
training and education in religious matters. Today the word Oblate
refers to those who desire to associate themselves with the life and
practices of the monastic community while still maintaining their
homes, families and occupations.
A Yahoo Group
has been set up for Benet Hill Oblates with their own home page at:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/benethill
Meeting Calendar
2009-2010 Colorado Springs
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Final Oblation
Ceremony August 9, 2009 |
Sister Anne Stedman, Prioress, pins on the Benedictine Medal. |
Suzanne Rose reading her
oblation. |
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Enrolled as a Missionary Benedictine
of Mandeville and as an oblate novice of Benet Hill on May 31,
2007 at an investiture ceremony written especially for her by Sr.
Naomi and Sr. Connie. The ceremony took place at the St. Joseph's
Monastery of contemplative Passionist Nuns in Whitesville, KY.
Suzanne Rose completed her study online and via email to be
welcomed into our community as an Oblate August 9, 2009 at Benet
Hill Monastery. Suzanne Rose plans to continue being a social
advocate through her walk within the oblate experience. |
Why
become an OBLATE?
To deepen your relationship with God, with
others and with yourself. To belong to a monastic community actively
involved in vital issues and ministries responsive to the needs of
our times. To ground your spirituality in Benedictine
values based on simplicity, respect and reverence for all life.
To be strengthened by the support of others on a
similar spiritual path. To follow the Benedictine way of life that
fosters a rhythm of work, study and prayer. To participate deeply in the spiritual
transformation of our broken world.
 What do
OBLATES do?
Study the Rule of Benedict
and how it applies to your daily life.
Attend
retreats, meetings
and social gatherings with other Oblates and the Benedictine Sisters.
Pray the Liturgy of the
Hours, practice Lectio Divina, and share the Eucharist with the
Benedictine community.
(If you are not a Roman Catholic, then you will be
asked to be faithful to your denominational beliefs concerning church
and prayer.)
Share your gifts in the
ministry of the Benet Hill Benedictines when possible.
Participate in monthly
Oblate meetings.
If you feel called to become an
OBLATE in the Benet Hill Monastery
Chapter, or would like more information on this
program, please contact Sister Joseph Marie Jacobsen, OSB. When you
are accepted into the Oblate program, you will be mentored for one year before becoming an Oblate Novice. As an Oblate Novice, you will
spend a year in this phase before making your
Final Oblation.
A Yahoo Group has been set up for Benet Hill Oblates
with their own home page at:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/benethill
About Us
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Monastic Life
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Educational & Spiritual Offerings
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Retreats
BENET HILL
MONASTERY
Sister Joseph Marie Jacobsen, OSB
2555 N. Chelton Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 633-0655
Fax: (719) 471-0403
E-MAIL:
info@BenetHillMonastery.org |
