Oblates are encouraged to draw life from the following practices:
The Divine Office - Liturgy of the Hours
Growing out of the desire to pray without ceasing and to have the love for God always flowing from our hearts, Benedictine oblates pray some form of the Divine Office (also known as the Liturgy of the Hours, or Opus Dei — "Work of God") when they visit a monastery, at their home, or in a Benedictine gathering with other people.
Divine Reading - Lectio Divina
Lectio Divina (Latin for divine reading) is a traditional Benedictine practice of scriptural reading, meditation, prayer, and contemplation. It is intended to promote personal communion with God, knowledge of God's Word, and spiritual transformation. It does not treat Scripture as texts to be studied, but as the Living Word of God.
If you are interested in joining an oblate meeting, please check the tabs below for meetings dates:
The Divine Office - Liturgy of the Hours
Growing out of the desire to pray without ceasing and to have the love for God always flowing from our hearts, Benedictine oblates pray some form of the Divine Office (also known as the Liturgy of the Hours, or Opus Dei — "Work of God") when they visit a monastery, at their home, or in a Benedictine gathering with other people.
Divine Reading - Lectio Divina
Lectio Divina (Latin for divine reading) is a traditional Benedictine practice of scriptural reading, meditation, prayer, and contemplation. It is intended to promote personal communion with God, knowledge of God's Word, and spiritual transformation. It does not treat Scripture as texts to be studied, but as the Living Word of God.
If you are interested in joining an oblate meeting, please check the tabs below for meetings dates:
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Bristow
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Lutherville
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Ridgely
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OBLATE MEETING SCHEDULE
2017-2018
Bristow
Contact: Sister Charlotte Lee, OSB and Kathy Frick, OblSB, co-directors oblates@osbva.org
BRISTOW OBLATE MEETING SCHEDULE 2018-2019
September 8, 2018 Introduction and suggestions for this year’s meetings by attendees,
Regional Oblate Day information/planning,
Introduction of this year’s book: “How to Live: What the Rule of
St. Benedict Teaches Us About Happiness, Meaning, and Community.”
October 13 Regional Oblate Day (Bristow)
November 10 Rule: Chapters 4, 7
How to Live: Chapters 2, 5, 7
December 8 Rule: Chapters 19, 22, 72, 27, 48, 53
How to Live: Chapters 8, 10, 11
January 13, 2019 Rule: Chapters 23. 24, 27, 53, 3
How to Live: Chapters 12, 13, 15
February 9 Education Day (Bristow)
March 9 Rule: Chapters 3, 64, 63
How to Live: Chapters 16, 17, 19
March 30 Retreat for Novices ONLY – Bristow (9:00 am – 4:00 pm)
April 13 Rule: Chapters 72, 73
How to Live: Chapters 20, 21, 22
May 11 Oblation Ceremony (Bristow)
2017-2018
Bristow
Contact: Sister Charlotte Lee, OSB and Kathy Frick, OblSB, co-directors oblates@osbva.org
BRISTOW OBLATE MEETING SCHEDULE 2018-2019
September 8, 2018 Introduction and suggestions for this year’s meetings by attendees,
Regional Oblate Day information/planning,
Introduction of this year’s book: “How to Live: What the Rule of
St. Benedict Teaches Us About Happiness, Meaning, and Community.”
October 13 Regional Oblate Day (Bristow)
November 10 Rule: Chapters 4, 7
How to Live: Chapters 2, 5, 7
December 8 Rule: Chapters 19, 22, 72, 27, 48, 53
How to Live: Chapters 8, 10, 11
January 13, 2019 Rule: Chapters 23. 24, 27, 53, 3
How to Live: Chapters 12, 13, 15
February 9 Education Day (Bristow)
March 9 Rule: Chapters 3, 64, 63
How to Live: Chapters 16, 17, 19
March 30 Retreat for Novices ONLY – Bristow (9:00 am – 4:00 pm)
April 13 Rule: Chapters 72, 73
How to Live: Chapters 20, 21, 22
May 11 Oblation Ceremony (Bristow)
Sunday Afternoons 2:30-5:00 followed by Vespers at 5:30
Oblate Candidates meet 1:30-2:25 before regular meetings
Oblate Candidates meet 1:30-2:25 before regular meetings
Benedictine Oblates
Affiliated with St. Gertrude Monastery
Ridgely, MD
2018 – 2019
Saturdays at St. Benedict Church, Ridgely, MD
Mass begins promptly at 9:00 a.m. followed by Praise in Chapel/Meeting in Hall
Novice Class of 2019:
“Transition” – Theme for September 2018 through May 2019
Sept.15, 2018 10:00 a.m. Day of Reflection – LETTING GO – Sister Ann David
Hall Saturday [No Mass] – [Food provided by Carol Seward]
October 13, 2018 10:00 NA Oblate Regional Meeting
Bristow, VA Saturday St. Benedict Monastery, 9535 Linton Hall Road, Bristow, VA
November 3, 2018 9:00 a.m. Sacred Rhythm Book – ORA (Pray) – 4 Chapters
Church First Saturday Renewal of Oblation FUTURING
December 8, 2018 9:00 a.m. Sacred Rhythm Book – LABORA (Work) – Chapters 1 & 2
Church Saturday Holy Day - Immaculate Conception
January 12, 2019 9:00 a.m. Sacred Rhythm Book – LABORA (Work) – Chapters 3 & 4
Chapel/Hall Saturday
February 9, 2019 9:00 a.m. Sacred Rhythm Book – FIDELITAS (Faithfulness) – Chapters 1 & 2
Chapel/Great Room Saturday
March 9, 2019 9:00 a.m. Sacred Rhythm Book – FIDELITAS (Faithfulness) – Chapters 3 & 4
Chapel/Hall Saturday
April 13, 2019 9:00 a.m. Sacred Rhythm Book – CONVERSATIO (Conversion) – 4 Chapters
Chapel/Hall Saturday
May 11, 2019 10:00 a.m. Day of Reflection – LAUDATO SI – Sister Julie Keegan
Hall Saturday [No Mass] – [Food provided by Carol Seward]
June, July, August, 2019 Summer – no meetings scheduled
July, 2019 NAABOD Biennial Oblate Directors’ Meeting
October, 2020 NA Oblate Regional Meeting
2021 5TH Oblate World Congress, Rome, Italy
Sister Mary Lou Robino, O.S.B. 302-416-0459, & Sister Mary DiMeglio, O.S.B. 302-598-6239,
Co-Directors
St. Gertrude Monastery, 25 Gender Road, Newark, DE 19713
PLEASE KEEP YOUR CALENDAR HANDY THROUGHOUT THE YEAR
Rev 07/21/2018 cai
Affiliated with St. Gertrude Monastery
Ridgely, MD
2018 – 2019
Saturdays at St. Benedict Church, Ridgely, MD
Mass begins promptly at 9:00 a.m. followed by Praise in Chapel/Meeting in Hall
Novice Class of 2019:
“Transition” – Theme for September 2018 through May 2019
Sept.15, 2018 10:00 a.m. Day of Reflection – LETTING GO – Sister Ann David
Hall Saturday [No Mass] – [Food provided by Carol Seward]
October 13, 2018 10:00 NA Oblate Regional Meeting
Bristow, VA Saturday St. Benedict Monastery, 9535 Linton Hall Road, Bristow, VA
November 3, 2018 9:00 a.m. Sacred Rhythm Book – ORA (Pray) – 4 Chapters
Church First Saturday Renewal of Oblation FUTURING
December 8, 2018 9:00 a.m. Sacred Rhythm Book – LABORA (Work) – Chapters 1 & 2
Church Saturday Holy Day - Immaculate Conception
January 12, 2019 9:00 a.m. Sacred Rhythm Book – LABORA (Work) – Chapters 3 & 4
Chapel/Hall Saturday
February 9, 2019 9:00 a.m. Sacred Rhythm Book – FIDELITAS (Faithfulness) – Chapters 1 & 2
Chapel/Great Room Saturday
March 9, 2019 9:00 a.m. Sacred Rhythm Book – FIDELITAS (Faithfulness) – Chapters 3 & 4
Chapel/Hall Saturday
April 13, 2019 9:00 a.m. Sacred Rhythm Book – CONVERSATIO (Conversion) – 4 Chapters
Chapel/Hall Saturday
May 11, 2019 10:00 a.m. Day of Reflection – LAUDATO SI – Sister Julie Keegan
Hall Saturday [No Mass] – [Food provided by Carol Seward]
June, July, August, 2019 Summer – no meetings scheduled
July, 2019 NAABOD Biennial Oblate Directors’ Meeting
October, 2020 NA Oblate Regional Meeting
2021 5TH Oblate World Congress, Rome, Italy
Sister Mary Lou Robino, O.S.B. 302-416-0459, & Sister Mary DiMeglio, O.S.B. 302-598-6239,
Co-Directors
St. Gertrude Monastery, 25 Gender Road, Newark, DE 19713
PLEASE KEEP YOUR CALENDAR HANDY THROUGHOUT THE YEAR
Rev 07/21/2018 cai