How does Mount Michael support the spiritual growth of Oblates?
At Mount Michael, Oblate spirituality is supported by an Oblate Director, who provides direction and instruction through letters, monthly meetings, a web site and even e-mail! With the advances in communication through e-mail and the World Wide Web, Oblates are finding it possible to connect to Mount Michael from a great distance and are welcomed from around the world. Monthly meetings at Mount Michael Abbey are offered for Oblates, and attendance is encouraged for those who live nearby. Local Mount Michael Oblates regularly volunteer at the Francis House in Omaha, Nebraska, a shelter and place where meals are offered for people who are homeless. Those Oblates who live far away usually find some other opportunity for service. Oblates from far and wide are always welcome to join the monastic community in the Liturgy of the Hours and daily Eucharist in the Abbey Chapel, whenever they are in our area.
