Oblate - Wikipedia In Christianity (specifically the Roman Catholic, Orthodox, Lutheran, Anglican and Methodist traditions), an oblate is a person associated with a Benedictine monastery or convent who is specifically dedicated to God and service
What is an oblate? - Benedictine Sisters of Perpetual Adoration What is an oblate? They are women and men, married or single, who, in their own way of life, with their ordinary family and social duties, find support and ongoing growth in holiness through spiritual association with a particular monastic community
Oblate | Monasticism, Vows, Celibacy | Britannica Oblate, (from Latin oblatus, “one offered up”), in Roman Catholicism, a lay person connected with a religious order or institution and living according to its regulations; a minor dedicated by his parents to become a monk according to the Benedictine Rule; or a member of either the Oblates of Mary
What is an oblate in a Benedictine monastery? - Saint Bede Abbey As you learn about how to become a monk, you have likely heard the term “oblate ” It refers to a layperson who is spiritually affiliated with a monastic community (like that of St Bede’s), but doesn’t take any religious vows
What is an Oblate? | Cistercians of the Strict Observance (Trappists) So an Oblate is essentially a person who lives the life of a monk or nun within the monastic community but without taking vows As can be imagined this arrangement is not common Each monastery makes its own determination about whether they will receive canonical Oblates and under what conditions
Oblates and Oblation - Incarnation Monastery Camaldolese Benedictine Oblates continue in this great tradition Our Oblates are lay persons or members of other orders or diocesan clergy who seek to live a life in harmony with God through the Camaldolese Oblate Rule, striving to incorporate its values and spirituality into their lives
Being an Oblate – Being Benedictine Oblates desire to live as monks in the world, seeking God by striving to become holy in their everyday life, in their family, and in their workplace Oblates are associated with a monastic community, offering their lives to God through prayer and service
Oblates - Mount Angel Abbey By obedience to Catholic teaching, faithfulness to liturgical prayer and continual conversion of life according to the Holy Rule of Saint Benedict, oblates seek union with God and growth in charity toward one’s neighbor