The Oblate Community
Being an oblate is a way of life, a vocation
We are entrusted with the Benedictine charism to be lived in the world of family, work and church, the monastery without walls!
What is an oblate of St. Benedict
Benedictine oblates are Christian men and women who choose to commit themselves to the monastic values of prayer, community, hospitality and service and who are affiliated with a particular Benedictine monastery while continuing to live and work in their own homes, civic communities and and workplaces.
Our oblates are ecumenical coming from a variety of Christian traditions including Anglican, Lutheran, United Church, Mennonite, Catholic and more.
If you are seeking a faith community and this information appeals to you, contact the Monastery at 204-338-4601
“I became an oblate so I could learn how to pray.”
Why become a Benedictine oblate?
Men and women become oblates as a call to live more deeply their Christian commitment through following the spirit of the Rule of St. Benedict. There is a mutual enrichment between the monastic community and the oblate community as they seek God.
The community of oblates offers:
monthly meetings that include lectio divina, study of the Rule of St. Benedict or related topics, discussion and sharing
liturgy of the hours with the community following meetings
study sessions for oblate inquirers
an annual retreat
opportunity to participate in the Sisters’ community conference retreat
support of one another and of the monastic community
volunteer opportunities
Benedict of Norcia, Italy
“Prefer nothing whatgever to Christ and may he bring us together to everlasting life”. Rule of Benedict