Contemplative Charism

We are an Institute of Religious Life among those "which are wholly ordered to contemplation" (CIC c.674) as Nuns of the Order of Saint Benedict. Our vocation is to consecrate ourselves to God alone, by means of constant prayer and joyful penance, in solitude and silence.

The precept that St. Benedict gives (Rule chapter 4) "to prefer nothing to the love of Christ" is a perfect expression of this spiritual calling. As Oblates Sisters of the family of St. Benedict, we nourish our contemplative life especially in the chants of the Divine Office, "seven times each day and once at night".

The summit of this liturgical life each day is the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. We pray the Divine Office in Latin daily. Our horarium is listed at right. Our oratory is a public oratory and all are welcome to pray anytime during the day and attend Mass when we have it in the oratory twice weekly.

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