2026-2027 Calendar of Oblate Events*

 Our Lady of Grace Monastery, Beech Grove, Indiana

 Please note: all times are Eastern

 

Sunday, August 16, 2026, for Oblates only: Virtual only, link will be sent ahead of meeting

3:00PM Book discussion: “The Tears of Things” by Richard Rohr

 

Tuesday, August 18, 2026, for Oblates only: Virtual only, link will be sent ahead of meeting

7:00PM Book discussion: “The Tears of Things” by Richard Rohr

 

Sunday, September 13, 2026, for Oblates, Candidates, Inquirers, Friends: In person only, open to all

2:30PM Social

3:00PM Gathering and Ritual of Welcome for new Candidates, Recognition of Jubilarians, followed by Group lectio on Rule of Benedict, Chapter 1

4:30PM Evening Prayer with Monastic Community and Renewal of Oblation

 

Tuesday, September 15, 2026, for Oblates, Candidates, Inquirers, Friends:

Virtual only, link will be sent ahead of meeting

7:00PM Group lectio on Rule of Benedict, Chapter 1

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October 12-15, 2026: Oblate Intensive: Virtual only, open to all; schedule to be announced. Group Lectio on RB Chapters 1 and 4 plus other events (details pending)

 

Sunday, October 18, 2026, for Oblates only: Virtual only, link will be sent ahead of meeting

3:00PM Book discussion: “The Tears of Things” by Richard Rohr

 

Tuesday, October 20, 2026, for Oblates only: Virtual only, link will be sent ahead of meeting

7:00PM Book discussion: “The Tears of Things” by Richard Rohr

 

Sunday, November 15, 2026, for Oblates, Candidates, Inquirers, Friends: In person only, open to all

1:30PM Open House at Monastery for Oblates with tours and snacks

3:00PM Gathering, followed by Group lectio on Rule of Benedict, Chapter 4 :1-19

4:30PM Evening Prayer with Monastic Community

7:00PM Luminary Celebration in memory of Faithful Departed

Supper with Sisters if staying for the Luminary—reservations required in advance

 

Tuesday, November 17, 2026, for Oblates, Candidates, Inquirers, Friends

Virtual only, link will be sent ahead of meeting

7:00PM Group lectio on Rule of Benedict, Chapter 4: 1-19

 

Saturday, December 5, 2026: Oblate Retreat Virtual only, open to all (details pending)

 

Sunday, December 13, 2026, for Oblates only: Virtual only, link will be sent ahead of meeting

3:00PM Book discussion: “The Tears of Things” by Richard Rohr

 

Tuesday, December 15, 2026, for Oblates only: Virtual only, link will be sent ahead of meeting

7:00PM Book discussion: “The Tears of Things” by Richard Rohr

 

Sunday, January 10, 2027, for Oblates, Candidates, Inquirers, Friends: In person only, open to all

2:30PM Social

3:00PM Gathering, followed by Group lectio on Rule of Benedict, Chapter 4: 20-40

4:30PM Evening Prayer with Monastic Community

 

Tuesday, January 12, 2027, for Oblates, Candidates, Inquirers, Friends

Virtual only, link will be sent ahead of meeting

7:00PM Group lectio on Rule of Benedict, Chapter 4: 20-40

 

Sunday, February 7, 2027, for Oblates only: Virtual only, link will be sent ahead of meeting

3:00PM Book discussion: “The Tears of Things” by Richard Rohr

 

Tuesday, February 9, 2027, for Oblates only: Virtual only, link will be sent ahead of meeting

7:00PM Book discussion: “The Tears of Things” by Richard Rohr

 

Sunday, March 14, 2027, for Oblates, Candidates, Inquirers, Friends: In person only, open to all

2:30PM Social

3:00PM Gathering, followed by Group lectio on Rule of Benedict, Chapter 4: 41-58

4:30PM Evening Prayer with Monastic Community

 

Tuesday, March 16, 2027, for Oblates, Candidates, Inquirers, Friends

Virtual only, link will be sent ahead of meeting

7:00PM Group lectio on Rule of Benedict, Chapter 4: 41-58

 

Sunday, April 11, 2027, for Oblates only

Virtual only, link will be sent ahead of meeting

3:00PM Book discussion: “The Tears of Things” by Richard Rohr

 

Tuesday, April 13, 2027, for Oblates Only

Virtual only, link will be sent ahead of meeting

7:00PM Book discussion: “The Tears of Things” by Richard Rohr

 

Sunday, May 16, 2027, for Oblates, Candidates, Inquirers, Friends: In person only, open to all

2:30PM Social

3:00PM Gathering, followed by Group lectio on Rule of Benedict, Chapter 4: 59-78

4:30PM Evening Prayer with Monastic Community includes Oblation of new members

 

Tuesday, May 18, 2027, for Oblates, Candidates, Inquirers, Friends

Virtual only, link will be sent ahead of meeting

7:00PM Group lectio on Rule of Benedict, Chapter 4: 59-78

 

Sunday, June 13, 2027, and Tuesday, June 15, 2027, for Oblates Only

Virtual only, link will be sent ahead of meeting

Sunday at 3:00PM and Tuesday at 7:00PM Book discussion: new book yet to be chosen

 

*Updated 7/27/26. Calendar is subject to change.

Please see current newsletter for updates or contact OLGOblates@gmail.com with questions.