Nurture the "monk" in yourself and in others

Join with us as an oblate. The oblates at Holy Wisdom Monastery are an intentional community of women and men who find a practical spirituality in the Rule of Benedict.

Oblates embark on a spiritual journey with believers of diverse backgrounds and faith practices. Drawing inspiration from the Rule of Benedict, oblates lead ordinary lives where they live and work, seeking to balance prayer, work and leisure. They meet regularly to share their lives and grow through Benedictine spirituality.

As an oblate at Holy Wisdom Monastery, you will:

• study the Rule of Benedict
• pray with oblates and the monastic community
• deepen your spirituality
• develop a personal rule of life
• participate in monastery activities

Oblates have a specific desire to be affiliated with Holy Wisdom Monastery. They join together in prayer, Sunday Assembly, retreats and other meetings throughout the year. They also provide spiritual leadership in various ways. Those interested in this spiritual journey are candidates for one year, beginning in March.

"Being an oblate gives me the opportunity to examine the life I am living and make adjustments that are peaceful and nuturing to my soul life." -Carole, Madison, Wisconsin

"I appreciate the inclusive unity as well as the religious diversity of our ecumenical oblate community." -Bill, Baraboo, Wisconsin

"The public intentionality gives me something concrete to which I can refer when I get lost, which I often do, in my spiritual life. It also gives me a group to journey with, others like me for whom spiritual growth is of primary importance." -Marge, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

The oblate community is a Christian Benedictine community, although being a Christian is not a requirement.

Download the 2011-2012 oblate flyer

To learn more about the oblate program, contact Everett, director of Oblates, at
(608) 836-1631, ext. 163.

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