Boerne, Texas


Commitment
Oblates of St. Benedict are Christian women and men who associate themselves with a Benedictine community in order to enrich their Christian way of life. Oblates do not take on new religious practices. As individuals and as members of a body, they grow in love of God, neighbor and self. With the Rule of St. Benedict as their guide, Oblates adopt values that are part of the very fabric of Christian Spirituality, simply seeking to deepen their faith and to lead enriched Christian lives according to the Scriptures. Through association with a Benedictine community, Oblates receive help and guidance in living a full Christian life. Our Oblate candidates participate in a one year formation process consisting of faith sharing and prayer, and classes designed to enhance their knowledge of Benedictine Spirituality. After this formation process is completed, our Oblate candidates make a commitment in the presence of our community to share in its spiritual and social life, to integrate their prayer and work to manifest Christ's presence in society, and to join the community on special occasions for prayer, liturgy, meals and celebrations.



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Purpose

Oblates are those who live the ideals and values of the Benedictine way of life by
  • Listening to the Word of God as it comes through scripture, prayer, people and the signs of the times.
  • Making Christ visible through sharing faith, hope and love.
  • Being sensitive and responsive to the needs of the disenfranchised
  • Enabling persons by promoting individual dignity and uniqueness



"Listen carefully my child, to my instructions, and attend to them with the ear of your heart."
- Prologue, Rule of St. Benedict
Membership
Membership is open to Christian women and men, single or married, of wholesome character and emotional stability who inspired by Benedictine spirituality, are willing to commit oneself: To grow in understanding of faith in order to live the Gospel values more deeply. To share in Benedictine community prayer and ministry while remaining in her/his chosen way of life. To grow in knowledge of the Boerne Benedictine Sisters' mission and heritage. To live the charism of Benedictine spirituality and extend those gifts for service promoting the reign of God.


"First of all, everytime you begin a good work, you must pray to God most earnestly to bring it to perfection."
-Prologue, Rule of St. Benedict


For More Information:
Call Sister Antoinette Van Galen at: 830-816-8504
e-mail: avg@gvtc.com or
benstrs@ktc.com