What is an Oblate? Where does the tradition of 'oblation' originate? How does being an oblate help your spiritual practice and service to others?
Please bring a packed lunch. Drinks provided.
Reading List supplied by Margaret:
Benedictine Daily Prayer A Short Breviary Liturgical Press, Collegeville, Minnesota.
The Rule of St Benedict Insight for the Ages Joan Chittister OSB, Crossroad Publishing.
Seeking God, the Way of St Benedict Esther de Waal Collins Fount paperbacks
Living with Contradictions, An introduction to Benedictine Spirituality Esther de Waal Canterbury press.
Community of Love John Main Darton Longman Todd.
How to be a monastic and not leave your day job, An invitation to oblate Life Benet Tvedten. Paraclete Press.