The Order of Saint Benedict

Oblates

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An Oblate is a lay or clerical, single or married, person formally associated to a particular monastery. The Oblate seeks to live a life in harmony with the spirit of Saint Benedict as revealed in the Rule of Saint Benedict and its contemporary expression.

News and Resources
for Oblates

Essays and Documents

• "What is an Oblate?"
• "Guidelines for Oblates"
• "Ceremonies for Oblates"
• "The Medal of Saint Benedict" (Patterson)
• "Monastics and Oblates: mutual blessings"  by Norvene Vest OblSB
• "The Oblates' Prayer"
• "Origin of the Oblates"
• "Saint Maurus: Patron Saint of Oblates"

Typical Monastic Programs

• Blue Cloud Abbey. Oblates * Daily Psalms
• New Camaldoli: Oblates
• Saint Benedict's Monastery. Oblates
• Saint John's Abbey. Oblates * The Oblate
      OSB Oblate Gifts * Benedictine Books
• St. Meinrad Archabbey. Oblates
• St. Vincent Archabbey. Oblates
      Oblate Formation Booklet (PDF, rev. 2002)

Liturgical Press Publications

• Benedictina - Publications, Medals of Saint Benedict, Prayer books, etc.
• Featured Titles -
   Benedictine Daily Prayer: A Short Breviary
   The Benedictine Handbook * Work of God: Benedictine Prayer