WHAT IS AN OBLATE OF SAINT BENEDICT OF QUEEN OF HEAVEN MONASTERY?
An Oblate of Saint Benedict is a man or woman who becomes associated with the Benedictine Sisters in Warren for the purpose of growing closer to God. The Rule that Saint Benedict wrote to guide his monastics is studied, and its principles are applied to the family life, social life, and work life of the Oblate. Because much of the Rule of Benedict quotes Scripture, Oblates grow in their knowledge of the Person of Christ and desire to bring Christ’s attitude to the events of their daily life. Although Queen of Heaven Monastery follows the Byzantine Catholic Rite, an Oblate does not have to be Byzantine Catholic. WHAT DO OBLATES DO? Meetings are held once a month at Queen of Heaven Monastery for those who are able to attend. Oblates who live at a distance and are unable to attend are informed of the proceedings. They participate in spirit and in prayer as much as they are able.
