Oblate Ongoing Formation: Listening to the Rule

Oblates of St. Paul’s Monastery, along with their guests, meet on the second Tuesday of each month, unless the date is rescheduled. These gatherings offer a chance to come together as an Oblate community while also setting aside intentional time for prayer, lectio, and study—three essential expressions of Benedictine life.

The monthly sessions also welcome Oblates to bring guests to the Monastery. It is a meaningful way to introduce others to the Monastery, the Rule of Benedict, and perhaps even the call to become an Oblate. If a guest will join for dinner, registration is required. Dinner costs are the responsibility of each Oblate and guest.

Participation is available both in person and via Zoom.

5:00 Evening Praise with Sisters

5:30 Dinner with fellow Oblates, Sisters, and Guests

6:15 Gathering

6:20 Reading from the day's excerpt of the Rule of Benedict

6:45 Lectio Divina

7:10 Conversation

7:45 Sharing Joys and Concerns for prayer

8:00 Compline in the chapel and on Zoom