The kingdom of God has come near. Mark 1:14-20

What are you looking for? John 1:35-42

We are a new creation! Matthew 2:1-12

Everything is all right. Luke 2:15-20

God found us! Luke 2:15-20

Our Christmas wish for you is that you be open to encounter Christ wherever you are, especially in the poor and needy. Our card this year is from Somalia, reprinted by the kind permission of the Associated Press. The quote inside the card is from Teresa of Avila (1515-1582). Click on the image to see the card.

David Núñez became a Postulant of the Monastery on Saturday, November 19th. The Oblate community were also present to welcome him as the newest member. Please pray for him as he discerns his path with us.

On November 17th we celebrated our pre-Advent Taizé prayer service. It is always an experience to savor, as was attested to by all who came.

On October 15th, E'Lana Davis of Beaumont became a member of the Monastery with her final Oblation. We are happy she came to us after starting her journey at Valyermo Abbey in California years ago. Please pray for her as our newest member.

On July 16th Georgia McAlpin of Beaumont made her final Oblation and became a member of the Community. She has been a longtime friend, so it was natural that she is now one of us! Please pray for her.

Fr. Laurence Freeman, a Benedictine monk from England, was with us on May 19th to give a talk on Meditation and the Hunger for Depth and Meaning. He is the leader of the World Community for Christian Meditation, and travels worldwide teaching the discipline of Christian Meditation in the tradition of Dom John Main, OSB. At right is a short video excerpt of his talk, a how-to introduction for those wishing to meditate.

If you have any questions or are interested in the Oblate program, click here for a brochure of the Oblate program or write to us. Our next Oblate meeting is August 20th. Oblate Spring is a website of resources designed by a married Oblate in Florida to "answer your initial questions about oblate monasticism." A helpful feature is the page devoted to Benedictine Oblate Newsletters & Programs. The Oblate Spring website also includes The Oblate Blog.