Oblates magazine is a publication of the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate through the Missionary Association of Mary Immaculate in Belleville, Illinois. Oblates magazine seeks: to inform our readers about the ministries of the Oblates to the poor and needy people of the world, and the ministry of healing and hope at the National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows; to educate our readers about the teachings of the Catholic faith and about the Missionary Oblates; to inspire the faith of our readers so that they may enhance their own spirituality; and to invite our readers to become partners in the ministry of the Missionary Oblates through spiritual and financial support.

Publisher: Fr. Louis Studer, O.M.I.

Executive Director: Eric Streiff

Staff Photographer: Theodore Hennessy

Writers: Bernadette McCaffrey,
John Nguyen

Designers: Allison Bonvie, Jamie Green, Laura Van Eck

Issue Designer: Sarah Abbott



















For printed copies of this magazine, please contact Kim Weilmuenster at 618-398-7640, ext. 3345.
 
 
 
 
   

IN THIS ISSUE

From the desk of Fr. Louis Studer, O.M.I.

Poem
Silent Night

Oblate Crossings
Learn about how the Oblates at the Shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes
in France had a very exciting visitor and more.

Everyday Christmas
Read this simple Christmas story from the Tekakwitha Indian Missions.

The Way of Lights
Join this Christmas family tradition at the National Shrine of
Our Lady of the Snows.

Oblate Profile
Fr. Walter Butor, O.M.I., shares experiences from
Native American ministry.

This Christmas, Christ is Alive...
Learn how Oblates are continuing to spread Christmas to the
children of the world.

Finding God in Ordinary Things
Discover why Christmas Lights are symbols of faith.

Healing & Hope
Korky Buhr is blessed with a very special job each Christmas at
the Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows.

Why Do We...
Learn why Christians give Christmas gifts.

Donor Profile
Learn how Edgar and Cecilia Grimm were inspired to help answer
the prayers of a special priest.

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