Oblate News
2025-2026 Oblate Program:
The Oblates of Glastonbury Abbey promise to follow the Benedictine Rule in their daily lives. To this end, Oblates dedicated 2025-2026 to a year-long study of one of the three vows made by Benedictine monastics--Stability.
After three small-group discussions on Nathan Oates' book, Stability: How an Ancient Monastic Process Can Restore our Relationships, Churches and Communities, Oblates will continue reflecting on Stability in their 2026 meetings and by hosting an open event on the topic.
OBLATE OCCURRENCES March 2026
March 15: Oblate Brunch
The oblates met on Sunday, March 15, following Mass. The program included brunch and a presentation by David M. Frye entitled “Consider the Birds…Maintaining Stability in Turbulent Times.” David discussed how birds adjust and shift to maintain a balance as winds blow and that we, as oblates, also need to “adjust and shift” to maintain our balance in turbulent times. At all times staying anchored to God, “who is our rock, our foundation, our firm footing in a chaotic world.”
UPCOMING EVENTS
Oblates are encouraged to attend the Abbey's Lenten Suppers, Tuesday evenings during Lent. A simple supper followed by a reflection. No registration required.
3 March - Psalms with Fr Timothy Joyce, OSB
10 March - Prophets with Jude Anyanwu from Boston College
17 March- Symbolism with Fr Nicholas Morcone, OSB
24 March - Creation with Fr Albrecht Nyce, OSB
31 March - special Lenten Supper with brief Penitential service and opportunity for Sacramental Confession.
The next Oblates monthly meeting is Tuesday, April 7.
Oblates' annual retreat weekend April 17-19, 2026, at Glastonbury Abbey. To register, please contact Denise in the retreat office 781-749-2155 ext. 300
All blessings and peace from the oblate steering committee: John Regan, Louise Deutsch, Carolyn Carpenter, Barbara Mirabito, Carol Stanton and Oblate director Fr. Albrecht Nyce, OSB.
For inquiries, please click here to email and a Steering Committee member will get back to you. Oblates meet the first Tuesday of every month September through July starting with Compline at 7:15 PM in the church, followed by our 7:30 PM hybrid meeting.
