Fr Laurence concelebrated the Nuptial Mass at their wedding in February 2018. Nine oblates from the WCCM oblate community were present for the celebrations. Charles and Gilly grew close after their respective spouses died within weeks of each other. They met up again at Turvey. Charles later joined the Crowthorne Oblate Cell. They feel extremely blessed […]
New Zealand Oblate retreat 2018
23 of the 28 New Zealand oblates attended the retreat at the Magnificat Community, Featherston. This year was one of the warmest summers in New Zealand for many years. The temperature was in the high twenties ( 85 degrees fahrenheit) and very humid.The photo was taken on the one morning there was overnight rain which was a welcome relief.
North American Oblate retreat 2017
At the North America Oblate retreat oblates from the US, Canada and the Caribbean joined to share their experience of following the Rule in their daily life. Fr Laurence who led the retreat spoke of continuous prayer in a series of talks and commentaries on specific chapters of the Rule. Listen to the talks: