Monastère

Benedictine Secular Oblates

Living the Rule of Saint Benedict in the world

What is a Secular Oblate?

Secular oblates are laypeople who, while living in the world, commit to following the Rule of Saint Benedict adapted to their state of life. They seek God in prayer, work and community life, spiritually united to a Benedictine monastery.

Schola Monastica Online

Online University of the Secular Oblates

Discover our online theological formation platform. Whether you are an oblate or simply seeking spiritual growth, the Schola Monastica offers a structured path to deepen your understanding of the Rule of Saint Benedict, Benedictine spirituality and Catholic theology.

Open to all who wish to journey in the search for God that Saint Benedict proposes.

Our Values

Benedictine spirituality rests on fundamental pillars

Ora

Prayer is at the heart of our life. The Divine Office punctuates our days and unites us to the prayer of the universal Church.

Labora

Work, accomplished with conscience and devotion, is a form of prayer and service to God and others.

Community

Belonging to a spiritual community supports us on our journey toward God.

Lectio Divina

The prayerful reading of Sacred Scripture nourishes our soul and guides our daily life.

The Path of Oblation

A spiritual journey in four stages

01

Ora

Prayer is at the heart of our life. The Divine Office punctuates our days and unites us to the praye...

02

Labora

Work, accomplished with conscience and devotion, is a form of prayer and service to God and others....

03

Community

Belonging to a spiritual community supports us on our journey toward God....

04

Lectio Divina

The prayerful reading of Sacred Scripture nourishes our soul and guides our daily life....

Called to this life?

Join a millennial community of God-seekers. Begin your journey today.

Brother Benedict-Joseph

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