As a pilgrim people we are on a journey; following the path: the way of Christ; much like the People of God in the desert; like the disciples on the road to Emmaus; the community of the Way in Acts; like Jesus going up to Jerusalem; we are on a journey, missionary disciples on the pathway with all its twists and turns, its ups and downs. Along this way, we hear and listen to the Word of God which guides us, helping us to discern how to faithfully follow.
Oblates, in the midst of the People of God, walk together on this pilgrimage of life toward their encounter with God. The background colour, yellow, suggests the breaking of a new day, resurrection, hope. The trees, full of leaves, celebrate life and growth, and bring to mind the call to care for our common home and for the poor. The dove with an olive branch (Genesis 8:8-12) speaks of hope, reconciliation and peace. We are also reminded of the life-giving Spirit, and the love that draws us into communion, forming the Body of Christ with a wide variety of charisms. Oblates are in union with the poor and with people of all races, colours and ages.
The shape of the logo might even suggest a large Host being elevated, the Sacrament of communion, nourishing the People of God on their pilgrimage and sustaining them in hope.
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God of Infinite Goodness,
We thank you for all the blessings, poured out upon our Congregation and our extended Oblate family. As we approach our General Chapter, we call for a fresh outpouring of your Holy Spirit.
We are grateful to you for our charism gifted to us through our Founder, St. Eugene, and kept alive through the dedicated lives of all who live that charism with creative fidelity and apostolic zeal.
On this pilgrimage of hope, set our hearts on fire and give us new life to carry out our mission, strengthen our resolve to be in communion with you, with one another and with our broken world.
In our service to the poor and suffering, grant us a renewal of our lives and a greater commitment and dedication to our mission.
We offer this prayer, through Jesus Christ, our Lord, and through the intercession of Mary Immaculate, St. Eugene and our Blessed Oblates. Amen.
The 37th OMI General Chapter will be held at “Centro Ad Gentes”, a Conference & Retreat Center, owned and operated by the Society of the Divine Word (SVD). It is an order of 6,000 Catholic missionary priests and Brothers who serve in 67 countries in: Educational Institutions, Seminaries, Promotion of Peace and Justice, Communications Media, Retreat Centers, Biblical Apostolate, Parish Ministry, Social Work for Refugees and Immigrants and Prison Ministry.
For almost 50 years this facility and grounds have provided a supportive setting that fosters creativity and strategic thinking necessary for renewal courses, biblical courses, retreats and workshops.
Centro Ad Gentes is located in Nemi, a village in the Alban Hills of the Province of Rome, around 35 kilometres from the city of Rome. The center, situated 600 meters above sea level, enjoys the unique comfort of a refreshing climate and a scenic view of the Nemi Lake.
Mon 12 – Arrivals
Tues 13 – Arrivals
Wed 14 – Opening Mass Plenary Session Introductions
Thur 15 – Getting acquainted Regional Workshops Committee Membership
Fri 16 – Regional Reports
Sat 17 – Regional Reports
Sun 18 – Free Day
Mon 19 – Superior General’s Report
Tues 20 – Finish Reports
Wed 21 – Reflection: Pilgrims
Thur 22 – Reflection: of Hope
Fri 23 – Reflection: in Communion
Sat 24 – Committee Work
Sun 25 – Free Day
Mon 26 – Regional Workshops
Tues 27 – Committee Work
Wed 28 – TBA
Thur 29 – Retreat Day
Fri 30 – Elections for Leadership
Mon 12 – Arrivals
Tues 13 – Arrivals
Wed 14 – Opening Mass Plenary Session Introductions
Thur 15 – Getting acquainted Regional Workshops Committee Membership
Fri 16 – Regional Reports
Sat 17 – Regional Reports
Sun 18 – Free Day
Mon 19 – Superior General’s Report
Tues 20 – Finish Reports
Wed 21 – Reflection: Pilgrims
Thur 22 – Reflection: of Hope
Fri 23 – Reflection: in Communion
Sat 24 – Committee Work
Sun 25 – Free Day
Mon 26 – Regional Workshops
Tues 27 – Committee Work
Wed 28 – TBA
Thur 29 – Retreat Day
Fri 30 – Elections for Leadership
Sat 1 – Elections continued
Sun 2 – Free Day
Mon 3 – Audience with Pope Francis
Tues 4 – Synthesis on Theme
Wed 5 – Synthesis on Theme continued
Thur 6 – Committee work
Fri 7 – Preparation of Chapter Message
Sat 8 – TBA
Sun 9 – Free Day
Mon 10 – Discussion and Vote on Proposals
Tues 11 – Discussion and Vote on Proposals continued
Wed 12 – Crafting the Final Message of Chapter
Thur 13 – Final Work
Fri 14 – Closing Activities and Mass
Sat 15 – Departures
Sat 1 – Elections continued
Sun 2 – Free Day
Mon 3 – Audience with Pope Francis
Tues 4 – Synthesis on Theme
Wed 5 – Synthesis on Theme continued
Thur 6 – Committee work
Fri 7 – Preparation of Chapter Message
Sat 8 – TBA
Sun 9 – Free Day
Mon 10 – Discussion and Vote on Proposals
Tues 11 – Discussion and Vote on Proposals continued
Wed 12 – Crafting the Final Message of Chapter
Thur 13 – Final Work
Fri 14 – Closing Activities and Mass
Sat 15 – Departures
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