Missionary Benedictine Sisters Immaculata Monastery & Spirituality Center  Norfolk, NE

By the way of obedience we go to God. St. Benedict

Oblate Community

Oblate Agnes Koenig and Sr. Dorothy

Oblates of St. Benedict are men and women seeking God in their way of life and striving to strengthen their commitment in response to God's love for them. As they grow in their understanding of Missionary Benedictine Spirituality, they bring these values into the challenges of everyday life.

Oblates of the Missionary Benedictine Sisters are committed Christians who associate themselves with the community. In this relationship, the community supports them in their search to know and love the Lord. Enriched by the Gospel, the spirit of St. Benedict and this community bonding, oblates are strengthened to respond to the Gospel more deeply and generously.

Who Can become an Oblate?

To become an oblate one must be 18 years of age or older. Persons who truly seek to deepenOblates Dorothy St. Arnold and Theresa Dembeck their relationship with God and their commitment to bring about the Reign of God may ask to be received as oblate candidates. This initiation period lasts at least one year. During this time oblate candidates receive instruction and encouragement.
 

The act of final oblation is made by those who feel God is calling them to seek him in the manner of a Benedictine oblate. Although the oblation (which means "offering") is made for life, it is not a permanent commitment and can be either discontinued or transferred to another convent or monastery.

Oblate Commitment

Oblates commit themselves: Oblate Skip St. Arnold

  1. to deepen themselves spiritually through regular Scripture reading, frequent participation in the Eucharist and daily praying some part of the Liturgy of the Hours.

  2. to serve in some form of missionary work as they see appropriate for themselves in their place in life.

  3. to attend oblate meetings, regularly when possible, to gain insight into the way of St. Benedict, and to encourage one another.

  4. to support the community of Missionary Benedictine Sisters through their prayers and association with them.

    Our oblate community has been in existence since 1989. There are currently over 80 oblates and candidates in the community. Sr. Celine Schock is the director and Sr. Veronica Willaway is the assistant director. Oblates have a monthly conference and meeting. Retreats and days of recollection are offered to the oblates. Oblates contribute to their bimonthly newsletter. Enrollment ceremonies generally take place in February and July.

For more information contact:
Sr. Celine Schock, OSB
Immaculata Monastery & Spirituality Center
300 N. 18th St.
Norfolk, NE  68701
402-371-3438
   
   
 

I praise your name for your fidelity and love.  Psalm 138:2

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Missionary Benedictine Sisters
Immaculata Monastery & Spirituality Center, 300 N. 18th St.  Norfolk, Nebraska 68701 USA
Phone: 402-371-3438
E-mail: skhermsen@conpoint.com