son_of_angels Posted April 1, 2007 Share Posted April 1, 2007 This may not be much compared to actual membership in a religious order, but for me it was a definite vocation. On the feast of St. Benedict I was clothed in the Scapular of St. Benedict as an Oblate Novice for Our Lady of the Annunciation of Clear Creek Monastery in Oklahoma. It has been a real blessing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
be_thou_my_vision Posted April 1, 2007 Share Posted April 1, 2007 Oh God Bless you!! I discerned with a secular/oblate community. It is indeed a special calling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Totus Tuus Posted April 1, 2007 Share Posted April 1, 2007 [quote name='son_of_angels' post='1224480' date='Mar 31 2007, 08:26 PM']This may not be much compared to actual membership in a religious order, but for me it was a definite vocation. On the feast of St. Benedict I was clothed in the Scapular of St. Benedict as an Oblate Novice for Our Lady of the Annunciation of Clear Creek Monastery in Oklahoma. It has been a real blessing.[/quote] Do you live near CC? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birgitta Noel Posted April 1, 2007 Share Posted April 1, 2007 (edited) Wheeeeee, another Oblate in our midst! Congratulations! I am an Oblate with the Community of St. John. Edited April 1, 2007 by The Little Way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SisterAli Posted April 1, 2007 Share Posted April 1, 2007 Wow, are you serious? I LOVE that community...they are AWESOME! Community of St. John... Hehe I just got back from there on a retreat! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AccountDeleted Posted April 1, 2007 Share Posted April 1, 2007 [quote name='son_of_angels' post='1224480' date='Apr 1 2007, 09:26 AM']This may not be much compared to actual membership in a religious order, but for me it was a definite vocation. On the feast of St. Benedict I was clothed in the Scapular of St. Benedict as an Oblate Novice for Our Lady of the Annunciation of Clear Creek Monastery in Oklahoma. It has been a real blessing.[/quote] Before I decided to apply for the monastery, I considered joining the OCDS - the Secular Carmelites. I think it is wonderful that you have taken this step - congratulations. : Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puellapaschalis Posted April 1, 2007 Share Posted April 1, 2007 Congratulations! I became an oblate novice when I was 18 and made my oblation a year later. It's something very, very special Love and prayers, PP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starets Posted April 1, 2007 Share Posted April 1, 2007 That's wonderful. Welcome aboard I considered joining them but I am too old. they have a cutoff at 35. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Divine_Mercy504 Posted April 1, 2007 Share Posted April 1, 2007 That is truly wondeful! May our dear Lord bless you! Rachel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
son_of_angels Posted April 1, 2007 Author Share Posted April 1, 2007 Ad hominem respondentem, I actually live about six hours east of Clear Creek when I'm at home, which is rarely. The brothers there are wonderful, and the spirituality and true humility of that monastery is so thick you can cut it with a knife. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stlmom Posted April 1, 2007 Share Posted April 1, 2007 Congratulations!!! There can never be too many Benedictines, oblates and otherwise in the world!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiscerningSoul Posted April 1, 2007 Share Posted April 1, 2007 Congrats!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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