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Who are the OBLATES of St. Benedict?

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

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

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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