Oblate Retreats
These Benedictine Oblate retreats are intended for oblates and those men and women interested in deepening their Christian lives through the spirituality of the Benedictine tradition.
For the majority of the retreats that begin on Friday evenings, one may choose to arrive in time for vespers and adoration of the Most Blessed Sacrament in the Abbey church: these begin at 5:15 p.m. Dinner is available at 6:00 p.m. by special reservation. The retreat formally begins with compline in the Abbey church followed by a presentation in the Engelberg Room on the conference level of the retreat house. Silence begins at the conclusion of the first conference. The retreat follows the monastic horarium (schedule), the retreatants joining the monks for Holy Mass and the Divine Office. Meals are silent, served buffet or family style in the retreat house dining room, accompanied by spiritual reading.
Silence ends with breakfast on Sunday. Many retreats will include the ceremony of Final Oblation that takes place at the monastic community's Sunday celebration of the Holy Eucharist. A light reception is held afterward, followed by the final of four spiritual conferences. Before this final presentation, those wishing to begin the process of becoming a Benedictine Oblate of Mount Angel Abbey can do so by participating in the induction of oblate novices, where they will receive their own copy of the Holy Rule of Saint Benedict and receive a blessing. The retreats conclude with the noon meal, at which retreatants have an opportunity to visit with one another, and make plans for their next visit to the monastery.
Scheduled Retreats
The recently sent calendar of retreats has last year's dates listed for the Oblate rereats. The dates and speakers listed here are correct.
2012 Retreats
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February 3-5, 2012
Benedictine Oblate Retreat
Fr. Joseph Nguyen, OSB
This retreat begins with vespers at 5.15 p.m. on Friday evening and concludes after lunch on Sunday. *Friday dinner is included in this retreat*
$167 single/$281 double
March 28-April 1, 2012
Oblate Monastic Living Retreat
***Oblates only please***
This retreat begins on Wednesday, March 28 with vespers at 5:15 p.m. *Dinner on Wednesday is included in the retreat.* The retreat concludes after lunch on Sunday.
Special arrangements may be made for Thursday morning arrival.
$295 single/$492 double Wednesday arrival
July 6-8, 2012
Saint Benedict's Day Oblate Family Weekend
This weekend begins with vespers at 5.15 p.m. on Friday evening and concludes after lunch on Sunday. *Friday dinner is included in this weekend*
$158 single/$258 double
July 9-11, 2012
Oblate Leaders Retreat
Oblate Leaders will be mailed information in 2012. Reservations will be made with Pat Clark.
September 18-20, 2012
Benedictine Oblate Retreat
This retreat begins with vespers at 5.15 p.m. on Tuesday evening and concludes after lunch on Thursday. *Tuesday dinner is included in this retreat*
$167 single/$281 double
September 21-23, 2012
Benedictine Oblate Retreat
Fr. Jerome Young, OSB
This retreat begins with vespers at 5.15 p.m. on Friday evening and concludes after lunch on Sunday. *Friday dinner is included in this retreat*
$167 single/$281 double
November 2-4, 2012
Benedictine Oblate Retreat
**This retreat is fully booked. You are wlecome to attend as a commuter or join the waiting list**
This retreat begins with vespers at 5.15 p.m. on Friday evening and concludes after lunch on Sunday. *Friday dinner is included in this retreat*
$167 single/$281 double /$75 commuter
