Oblates of the Virgin Mary - Guidance for Your Spiritual Journey

Guidance for Your Spiritual Journey

No matter where you are on the path to the Lord, we’re here to help. We guide men and women hoping to experience the joy of encountering the Lord through the Scriptures. By offering spiritual direction and retreats, the Oblates help people hear and respond to the movement of the Holy Spirit in their lives.

Eucharistic Adoration
Sacrament of Confession
Spiritual Direction
Ignatian Retreats

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Hope

Oblates look to Mary with devotion as a sign of hope to all believers. With models of Jesus and Mary, we help people make a new start in their lives, trusting in God’s mercy and love.

Our Mission

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“Always treat everyone, especially the most needy, with the utmost gentleness and kindness.”

— Ven. Lanteri, OMV Founder

Healing

In addition to teaching people to pray with the Word of God, the Oblates lead souls to a deeper experience of the Lord’s healing love in the sacraments. By offering spiritual direction and retreats, the Oblates help people hear and respond to the movement of the Holy Spirit in their lives.

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Healing

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Joy

An Oblate is a man on fire with the love of God. We rejoice in preaching and the sacraments. Nothing brings an Oblate more joy than helping people experience the joy of loving Jesus.

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Joy

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On The Blog

Catholic Holy Days of Obligation: The Complete List

December 09, 2021

Learn the five Catholic Holy Days of Obligation for 2022 and get the calendar to be sure you don't miss Mass on those special feast days.

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A Reflection on Returning to Mass This Advent Season

November 18, 2021

Father Peter Grover shares a message about returning to Mass this Advent season after a period of absence to keep your promises to God and strengthen your faith.

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Featured Book

Overcoming Spiritual Discouragement

This book is a hopeful invitation to all who struggle to overcome the greatest obstacle in spiritual life: discouragement.

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