Journeying with us ... as Oblates

'That in all things God may be glorified'

Rule of St Benedict, 57:9

Oblates Worldwide

Benedictine oblates (there are more than 25,000 worldwide) try to live the Rule of St Benedict in daily life. Taking its spirit of balance, moderation and toleration into the family, the workplace and society, they attempt to bear witness to Christ and to bring his Gospel to the world through lives marked by reverence, service and solidarity.

The Stanbrook Oblature – a Commitment of Prayer

In keeping with the Benedictine ethos of stabilitas – stability of heart, oblates make a commitment to one particular monastery to which they sense a call. After a period of discernment and probation – a serious commitment to prayer and the Divine Office according the individual’s circumstances is expected – the would-be oblate promises conversion of life according to the spirit of the Rule of St Benedict.

At Stanbrook, oblation is primarily a spiritual bond of prayer and a sharing of God-given gifts on the part of both monastic community and oblate for the building up of God’s Kingdom.

There are currently about 100 Stanbrook Oblates/Associates bound together by prayer, regular meetings, newsletters and personal exchanges with the Oblate team and community members. We welcome enquiries from all genuine seekers. Baptised Christians of any denomination may become part of the Oblate family as Associates. For more information, please contact:

The Oblate Mistress
Stanbrook Abbey,
Wass,
YORK
YO61 4AY

email: secretary@stanbrookabbey.org.uk

Recommended Reading:

'The Rule of St Benedict'
'The Search for God' Basil Hume
'Oblates in the World' Eds Kulzer and Bondi
'Gateway to Resurrection' Maria Boulding
'Living the Mystery' Dom Hugh Gilbert

Links:

UK Oblates' Site: www.benedictine-oblates.net
World Congress Site: www.benedictine-oblates.org

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