St. Ignatius of Loyola’s 14 Rules for Discernment of Spirits
Category: Spiritual Guidance
St. Ignatius of Loyola’s 14 rules help us understand spiritual consolation and desolation. Learn the rules and how to apply them.
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Celebrate the Feast of the Most Holy Name of Mary With the Oblate Community
Category: Oblate Communities
The feast of the Most Holy Name of Mary honors the Virgin Mary. Learn why it’s an extra special feast day for all of the Oblates of the Virgin Mary.
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Honoring the Assumption of Mary
Category: News and Events
Each year on August 15th, the Church celebrates the Assumption of Mary — a holy day of obligation and one of the most beautiful and beloved feasts in the Catholic calendar. It invites the faithful to reflect on a profound truth: that the Blessed Virgin Mary was assumed body and soul into heavenly glory. In…
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How to Become a Catholic Priest
Category: Seminarian Blog
Becoming a Catholic priest with the Oblates of the Virgin Mary is typically an 8-year journey. Learn more about the discernment and formation process.
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What Are Perpetual Vows?
Category: Seminarian Blog
In making perpetual vows, a religious man consecrates himself to God through three evangelical counsels: poverty, chastity, and obedience.
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Happy Father’s Day, God! Remembering Our Father on Father’s Day
Category: News and Events
Each year as Father’s Day approaches, many of us take time to reflect on the love, guidance, and sacrifice we’ve received from our earthly fathers. Whether we’re blessed with fond memories or carry the burden of difficult experiences, this day can stir something deep in our hearts. This Father’s Day, no matter your feelings on…
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Celebrating Mother’s Day with the Virgin Mary
Category: News and Events
Join the Oblates of the Virgin Mary in celebrating Mother’s Day with the Virgin Mary. See how we place our trust in Mary and learn how to live with a Marian heart.
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Fr. Larry Darnell, OMV: A Life Poured Out in Service
Category: News and Events
In the early hours of April 15, Fr. Larry Darnell, OMV made his final journey from this world into the arms of the Savior he had served for over half a century. He was 81 years old.
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Pentecost: The Birthday of the Church
Category: Spiritual Guidance
Pentecost is called the “Birthday of the Church” because it marks the start of the Church’s mission, commemorating the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles and the Virgin Mary. Learn more about the feast day and how you can celebrate.
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Finding Hope and Joy in the Ascension of Jesus
Category: Spiritual Guidance
The Ascension of Jesus refers to the moment when Jesus was taken up into Heaven in His glorified body. Learn more about the Holy Day and how to find hope and joy in its truth.
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