What are Oblates?
“Oblate life” may be described as a Christian s affiliation with a Benedictine religious community to enrich and reshape his or her life by the Gospel of Christ as interpreted by the Rule of St. Benedict. Oblates neither live in a religious community nor take religious vows. Instead they seek God by striving to become holy in their chosen way of life as married people, single celibates, or secular clergy. Through their commitment to Benedictine values, Oblates bring the light of Christ into the world and, by their witness to Gospel values, encourage humanity to respond to God s ongoing call of love. They differ from Brothers and Sisters largely in that they do not take vows or wear a habit.
