Monthly Oraison

“In the prolonged silent prayer we make each day, we let ourselves be molded by the Lord, and find in him the inspiration of our conduct” 
(OMI Rule of Life, 33).   

The practice of Oraison was an important part of St. Eugene’s daily prayer during which he entered into communion with the members of his missionary family. While they were all in France it was easy for them to gather in prayer at approximately the same time. When Oblate missionaries started to be sent to different continents it was no longer possible to pray at the same time, yet each day there was a time when they stopped and prayed in union with one another – even though not at the same time.   

This is a practice that Eugene wanted the members of his religious family to maintain. This is why you are invited to take part in this practice of Oraison the third Sunday of every month.

The Monthly Oraison reflections are now available as part of the Mazenodian Family Booklet. The entire booklet can be found at https://omiusa.org/pdf/MazenodianFamilyBook.pdf