At our recent UK Oblate Retreat at the Kairos Centre, we received 4 Novices, Sharon Kramers, Jan Bundy, Moira Whelan, Anne Jaxa Chemiec as full oblates and welcomed Robert Mc Laughlin as a postulant. Their reflections are included on this page.
Reverend Canon Geoffrey Barton RIP.
The Oblate community prays for the repose of the soul of Geoffrey Barton. Geoffrey was a mentor and guide to many in the community through his writings and wise counsel. In his small book, ‘Going Beyond’ can be found ‘brief, thoughtful and lyrical pieces’ which gave ‘glimpses into the unfinished journey of a former Anglican […]
Benedict’s Well
What is Benedict’s Well? Benedict’s Well is an International online meditation and reflection group that meets on Zoom every Monday at 9 a.m. GMT for a total of one hour. The group is hosted by Benedictine Oblates of the World Community for Christian Meditation. It is open to anyone who wants to deepen their meditation […]
WCCM at the 5TH INTERNATIONAL OBLATES CONGRESS
Janet Robbins attended the 5th International Oblate Conference as a UK delegate representing WCCM. She has shared with us a number of resources from the conference that are a rich treasure chest of material for anyone interested in Benedictine spirituality to dip into. For more information on the conference, please see this link: https://www.benedictine-oblates.net/5th-international-oblates-congress/ Here […]
Bonnevaux Daily Prayer
Father Laurence says: With great pleasure and hope for its becoming a precious gift to those on the Oblate Path and all other meditators, I am sending you the new book of “Bonnevaux Daily Prayer”. It is a labour of love by many oblates including Marina Mueller from Argentina (who passed away last year), Tayna from Brasil […]