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Reaching for God: The Benedictine Oblate Way of Life
"Reaching for God" is a compendium of Benedictine life and prayer for oblates. It brings together in one volume the essence of Benedictine spirituality-its history, its relevance through the ages and in the present, and a summary of the most fundamental gifts and values it offers for living a meaningful life. Here, the meaning and purpose of the oblate way of life is explained in a clear and encouraging way. Werner offers guidance and examples of prayer to enrich any spiritual life.
"Sister Roberta Werner, OSB, having worked as a teacher, caregiver, and educational administrator, is now the assistant oblate director at St. Benedict's Monastery in St. Joseph, Minnesota. In this role, she guides an oblate discussion group, contributes to oblate newsletter publications, has set up an oblate library, and makes the spiritual journey with the many oblates who connect with her and with the monastery in their search for God."
"Sister Roberta Werner, OSB, having worked as a teacher, caregiver, and educational administrator, is now the assistant oblate director at St. Benedict's Monastery in St. Joseph, Minnesota. In this role, she guides an oblate discussion group, contributes to oblate newsletter publications, has set up an oblate library, and makes the spiritual journey with the many oblates who connect with her and with the monastery in their search for God."
210 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 1, 2013
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January 30, 2021
A very specific book for a small number of people—the Oblates of St. Benedict. These are a group of lay people who are committed to living the Rule of St. Benedict in their daily lives while living in the modern world. That intro being said, it was outstanding!!
The book can be used as a basic tool for teaching new oblates; a reference for detailed studies and a book of reflections for deeper study.
I am one of the Oblates and I will be recommending this book for all the brothers and sisters input group.
It is the Scout Handbook for Benedictines. I highly recommend to that small population.
The book can be used as a basic tool for teaching new oblates; a reference for detailed studies and a book of reflections for deeper study.
I am one of the Oblates and I will be recommending this book for all the brothers and sisters input group.
It is the Scout Handbook for Benedictines. I highly recommend to that small population.
April 12, 2019
The good: the book does indeed has some comprehensive information on the steps to becoming an Oblate. The appendices alone are worth the price of the book.
The bad: I think Werner may be a bit of a liberal, which sadly you can find in the Oblate world and literature. Her take on a Benedict's rule can be very loose and broad, which doesn't make one feel confident that they are taking on the rule in an authentic way. Some of the people she quotes in the book or not Catholic, or were Catholics not in good standing with the Church.
Overall, it is an ok book.
The bad: I think Werner may be a bit of a liberal, which sadly you can find in the Oblate world and literature. Her take on a Benedict's rule can be very loose and broad, which doesn't make one feel confident that they are taking on the rule in an authentic way. Some of the people she quotes in the book or not Catholic, or were Catholics not in good standing with the Church.
Overall, it is an ok book.
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