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Eugene continues his letter to Father Rossi, in which he tries to be a mirror to his conscience to wake him up to the responsibilities to which he has publicly committed himself. While waiting for more ample information, which you … Continue reading →

Father Joseph Rossi had been authorized to live outside of the Oblate community for a while in order to be of assistance to his parents. He was meant to maintain contact with his superior and his religious community during this … Continue reading →

There will be a pause in these reflections until June 17. A reminder that all the 2045 entries on the writings of Saint Eugene are available for you to consult on the site http://www.eugenedemazenod.net/. In addition, should you wish to … Continue reading →

When the requests for a mission season came in, they were put together and Eugene and the Oblates evaluated them and made decisions on how to proceed. What emerges clearly from this letter is that the method of the Oblate … Continue reading →

Father Mille lived and ministered in Switzerland in areas of mixed religion, and where some of the Protestants were strongly anti-Catholic. Eugene encourages discretion in the approach of the Oblates. I think Father Guibert has written you that he thinks … Continue reading →

The Oblates used to write to Eugene explaining their successes and difficulties during the preaching of the parish missions and asking his advice. The newly ordained Father Vincens was struggling with the sacrament of reconciliation. You wouldn’t have experienced those … Continue reading →

Eugene marvels at what is being achieved by the Oblate missionaries in their parish missions. My dear Father Vincens, the Lord be praised for what he has accomplished by means of your ministry and dear Father Dassy’s. Good master as … Continue reading →

The demands of the missions were far greater than the small number of Oblates could accomplish. Yet, new members could not be manufactured at will. It all depended on God calling people to this way of life. The novitiate is … Continue reading →

Eugene rejoices at the accomplishments of his family. My dear Father Guigues. I have, it is true, received a letter from Father Vincens, but it refers me to the information that you were to have given me for details of … Continue reading →

The cooler months of the year were the period when the Oblate parish missions were preached – especially in the rural villages where the inhabitants were busy in the spring, summer and fall with their crops. Although Eugene could not … Continue reading →