We had about fifty oblates here for retreat this weekend. Father Frowin directed the retreat and spoke on St. Benedict's phrase in the rule: "Keep death daily before your eyes." His conferences were well received by all attending the retreat. The photo here is taken during one of the conferences which were held in St. Maur Hall, room A109. For more photos of the weekend go to: htttp://kennethosb.smugmug.com/gallery/2711291The retreat began on Friday evening with vespers with the monastic community at 5:15 PM and then supper. After compline with the monastic community at 7:15 PM there was a preliminary meeting. Then on Saturday there were three conferences at 9:00 AM, 3:00 PM and 7:45 PM. On Sunday there was a conference at 9:15 AM and then Mass with the monastic community, lunch and conclusion of the retreat. One couple were received into the oblate novitiate on Saturday afternoon: George and Barbara Appleby from Clive, Iowa. The oblate coming the greatest distance for the retreat was Betty Vela from Las Cruces, New Mexico. The oldest oblate here for the retreat was Elizabeth Wiederholt from Maryville, MO at age 90.
The next oblate retreat is scheduled for April 11-13 and will be directed by Brother Thomas and entitled: "The Patriarchs from the Genesis narratives: Abraham, Isaac, Jacob and Joseph."
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