Chapter Meetings
General Notes
The Hastings Chapter meets the second Saturday of the month from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Guadalupe Center, 421 N. Kansas Ave., Hastings, Nebraska.
The Hastings Cell meets the last Saturday of the month at 9:30 a.m. at the same location.
The dean of the Hastings Chapter is Juliene Bryan.
You are always welcome to bring a guest, such as a spouse, relative or friend to the sessions.
Chapter Readings
The readings for 2020–2021 come from The Oblate Handbook and Humility Rules (ISBN 9-781-6216-4149-0) by J. Augustine Wetta, OSB
2020
- September: Selections from the Oblate Handbook (download): In the section, “Monastic Tradition,” “The place of monasticism in the modern world,” p. 44, and “Living in Community,” including “Primary Ingredients of Christian Community,” pp. 48–52.
- October: Humility Rules, Introduction, pp. 11–25.
- November: Humility Rules, Step #1, “Fear of God,” pp. 27–37, and Step #2, “Self-Denial,” pp. 39–49.
- December: Humility Rules, Step #3, “Obedience,” pp. 51–61, and Step #4, “Perseverance,” pp. 63–73.
2021
- January: Humility Rules, Step #5, “Repentance,” pp. 75–85, and Step #6, “Serenity,” pp. 87–97.
- February: Humility Rules, Step #7, “Self-Abasement,” pp. 99–109, and Step #8, “Prudence,” pp. 111–121.
- March: Humility Rules, Step #9, “Silence,” pp. 123–133, and Step #10, “Dignity,” pp. 135–145.
- April or May: Humility Rules, Step #11, “Discretion,” pp. 147–157, Step #12, “Reverence,” pp. 159–169, and Conclusion, pp. 171–173. NOTE: There are no reading assignments during the month of the Oblation Ceremony.
Ut in Omnibus Glorificetur Deus
“All for the honor and glory of God!”