Yep, that’s why I contacted St. Gregory’s first. It is only about 2.5 hours away. There is also a Cistercian of the Common Observance Abbey about 2.5 hours away, but they don’t take Oblates.7 hours
(I thought I had the record: my monastery is 4 hours away)
The ideal would absolutely be to attend meetings. My oblate group is so far away, that the monks make it out 1-2 times yearly. Our meetings are on an every other month schedule (although I am able to sneak down to the monastery 1-2 times per year, myself).
The nice thing about the distance is that the Oblate Director put me in contact with another local Oblate with the Monastery - so we are slowly forming a local Oblate group … a satellite of the Monastery, if that makes sense. We already have one person interested in becoming an Oblate and entered the Novitiate two months ago, and a few more who have expressed interest. We’ve met a few times and are in the process of discussing the book all the Oblates are reading. So, while we can’t make it for monthly meetings, we can still get together and be connected with the Monastery itself.Good stuff. Thanks for the information.I’m 9 hours from my Monastery - it is not ideal, but the Monastery (and I) have made it work. Before kids I went once a year, now that I have kids that’s a whole different story.
We also have an Oblate Facebook group for the Monastery that lets Oblates discuss stuff. The Monastery has a lot of distance Oblates.
BTW, I also have the Commentary for Benedictine Oblates that you linked, Jason. It is incredible but THICK. The language is very 1940’s/1950’s so a little bit different than something more contemporary, but it is a goldmine of knowledge. It has the daily reading, a commentary, and then an application of the day’s reading. It seems to be geared mainly for priest Oblates, but there is mention of lay Oblates, as well.
(Also, the maximum length of threads is about 1000 posts, in case anyone’s curious.)
This is exactly my situation (meetings, I mean; although our monk director I guess you’d call him, makes the drive 1-2 times yearly. He’s in his early 80’s, may God bless him)I’m 9 hours from my Monastery - it is not ideal, but the Monastery (and I) have made it work. Before kids I went once a year, now that I have kids that’s a whole different story.
We also have an Oblate Facebook group for the Monastery that lets Oblates discuss stuff. The Monastery has a lot of distance Oblates.
BTW, I also have the Commentary for Benedictine Oblates that you linked, Jason. It is incredible but THICK. The language is very 1940’s/1950’s so a little bit different than something more contemporary, but it is a goldmine of knowledge. It has the daily reading, a commentary, and then an application of the day’s reading. It seems to be geared mainly for priest Oblates, but there is mention of lay Oblates, as well.
(Also, the maximum length of threads is about 1000 posts, in case anyone’s curious.)
I hope so. I am sure he is busy trying to run a parish and be a Monk at the same time.Sounds like a great approach.
Me either. I tried contacting them anyway in case it was there but me not seeing it but have not heard back. I sent an e-mail, waited a week, and then left a voicemail but haven’t heard anything.I don’t see any oblates listed for Clear Creek.
:yup:Stick with it, Jason. You will find a monastery
I have been tempted to buy it. Thanks for saving me the money.
)Please let us know how you like it
Thanks. I wouldn’t say that I detested it, but I was disappointed to be sure. I have the one you listed on my wish list for the future. Please give us a review when you finish it, particularly if you read it prior to when the rest of your group does.
Maybe detest is a strong word, but I know I was NOT impressed with the book. I think it could have been loads better, but that’s just me.
Thank you:thumbsup:
I do plan on starting the Convos with St. Benedict book soon. I don’t know if our little local Oblate group will read it ahead of the Big Oblate Group, I asked so we’ll see what we all decide on doing. But even if we wait for the Big Oblate Group, I’ll still read it ahead of time and report back here.