Part of the oblature is to support the monastery to which one is attached..
First, by prayer: the Oblate is to pray regularly (from the latin "regula"), according to the rule. This means that , in consultation with the Oblate, a rule of prayer, generally the Daily Office consisting of the Sevenfold Monastic or Fourfold Workman's Office of Matins, Noonday, Vespers, and Compline) be assumed as part of the Oblation.
Second, by the regular participation in the Sacrament of Confession, at every scheduled Liturgy in one's parish, the Fasts, and Intercessory prayer.
Third, an Oblate is asked to live a life worthy of the calling by doing whatever work he does as not only a way of earning money, bt as a spiritual act by doing, as perfectly as possible, as an offering to God.
Fourth, Oblates that marry are enjoined to make their spouse, children, and parents visible priorities in their lives.
Fifth, Benedictines respect the land and creation, not forgeting the great contributions to agriculture and animal husbandry that were a hallmark of monks. And the making of beer and brandy?
Finally, Oblates love their monastery as it is a center of power and refeshment for them. Parth of thier "labora" as they cannot "tend the fields" as it were, is to work indirectly in the lablor of the monastery. Christminster Oblates will support the monastery on a regular basis by sending a small donation ($10) on the first of every month.
Fraternally in Christ,
The Oblate Master - Christminster
