Vocations Resources & Reflections
For further knowledge about the discernment process, for inspiration during your time of discernment and for all sorts of news and updates about Vocations around the Australian Province, explore the materials below.
Oblate Novena for Vocations
Every year between the 21st May (Feast of St Eugene de Mazenod) and the 29th May (Feast of Bl Joseph Gerard) the Oblates and their communities pray a novena for vocations to the Oblates.
A recorded version to pray with in your own time is available here.
Reflection on the Oblate Constitutions and Rules
Prepared for the 200th Anniversary of the Oblate Rule, this powerpoint gives a brief insight into the first ten articles of the Oblate Rules & Constitutions. These make up the fundamental understanding for every Oblate of who we are called to be, what our charism is and what our mission is.
oblate spirituality
A short reflection describing the different parts of the Oblate spirituality and what makes up the Oblate charism.
Eugene's Conversion
Discover the story of St Eugene's conversion and the start of his journey as a priest, an Oblate and a saint.
Eugene's mission
Discover St Eugene's passion for the mission of God, his preference for the poor and the period of time that led him to form the Oblate congregation.