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Final Vows and Diaconate Ordination: Br. Leland Thorpe, Br. Jonas Verdeflor & Br. Nathan Marzonie, OMV

January 20, 2022February 14, 2022

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Category: News and Events

Join us on January 28-29, 2022 for the Final Vows and Diaconate Ordination of Br. Leland Thorpe, Br. Jonas Verdeflor, and Br. Nathan Marzonie.

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A Reflection on Returning to Mass This Advent Season

November 18, 2021November 17, 2021

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Category: Oblate Communities

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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Elder Oblates & Retired Religious: Celebrating Stories of Service

October 29, 2021September 12, 2022

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Category: Oblate Communities

After a life of service, caring for elder Oblates and the retired religious honors their extraordinary dedication. Get to know them and how to help.

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Dealing with Discouragement in Your Spiritual Life

October 19, 2021October 12, 2021

Posted by Oblates of the Virgin Mary

Category: Spiritual Guidance

With all of life’s challenges, it’s important to find ways of dealing with discouragement. Learn how to lean on your relationship with Jesus Christ.

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The EXAMEN: How Small Daily Habits Lead to Long-Term Growth

September 27, 2021October 19, 2021

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Category: Pray With Us

The EXAMEN can bring consistency to your spiritual life. In this post, Fr. William Brown, OMV, explores the EXAMEN with tips on how to make it a daily practice.

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Honoring St. Maximilian Kolbe on his Feast Day

August 5, 2021August 2, 2021

Posted by Oblates of the Virgin Mary

Category: Spiritual Guidance

We honor St. Maximilian Kolbe on August 14 each year. Learn more about the saint, including two ways to celebrate his feast day this year.

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Prayer Requests Online: Answering Requests & Praying With You

July 12, 2021July 8, 2021

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Category: Pray With Us

Learn about how we answer prayer requests submitted through our website, including insights from the seminarian who manages requests.

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Join in Our Celebration of the Year of the Eucharist

May 31, 2021May 27, 2021

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Category: Oblate Communities

The Archdiocese of Boston proclaimed the Year of the Eucharist to celebrate and encourage participation in the Blessed Sacrament. Join us!

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What Does the Year of St. Joseph Mean?

May 10, 2021May 4, 2021

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Category: Oblate Communities

What does the Year of St. Joseph mean? Learn how the Year of St. Joseph can help build your relationship with Joseph, Mary, Jesus and the Church.

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New Book: Beholding Beauty: Mary and the Song of Songs

January 25, 2021June 11, 2025

Posted by Oblates of the Virgin Mary

Category: Spiritual Guidance

The Song of Songs is traditionally interpreted as a biblical love poem. In his new book, Fr. Gregory Cleveland reimagines it with Mary as the Bride.

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In the context of the mystical love poetry of the Song of Songs, Beloved Lover explores how the priest is the living image of Jesus Christ, the Spouse of the Church.

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