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TUESDAY OF HOLY WEEK: WILL YOU LAY DOWN YOUR LIFE FOR ME?
Peter said to him, “Master, why can I not follow you now? I will lay down my life for you.” Jesus answered, “Will you lay down your life for me? Amen, amen, I say to you, the cock will not … Continue reading
EVERYONE COMPETED IN CONTRIBUTING TO THE MAGNIFICENCE OF THE FEAST AND TO THE PUBLIC JOY
Despite opposition from some in the city, the military authorities and the press, the procession was a great success. The news of this decision had filled the Catholics with joy and, in spite of the remarks of certain fainthearted persons … Continue reading
I WOULD SECURE THROUGH THIS A DOUBLE HOMAGE TO OUR BLESSED MOTHER AND TO HER DIVINE SON
Writing in his diary, Eugene reflected on the procession he had had the courage to organize: General procession. This procession had been recommended as having to make up for those which were not able to take place at the time … Continue reading
I REPLY WITH THE TEXT OF OUR RULES
Eugene had appointed Fr Joseph Burfin as superior of the community in Limoges. Their relationship was not always smooth and they had occasional disagreements. In responding to him Eugene used the Oblate Rule as his guide. The spirit of this … Continue reading
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THEY MUST FIND WITH US A TRUE FAMILY, BROTHERS AND A FATHER; WE HAVE THE OBLIGATION TO REPRESENT DIVINE PROVIDENCE TO THEM
It seemed that Eugene had been unable to find a new Novice Master and so changed his mind and appointed Fr Dassy, to whom he had previously written: “a Master of Novices who must be considered a saint in his … Continue reading
I BELIEVE IN YOUR PIETY, REGULARITY, ZEAL, BUT I FEAR YOUR SEVERITY, YOUR DEMANDS.
Father Dassy was a talented missionary and also an intellectual scholar who liked to do research and and write – but had a difficult character. He had offered to take on the role of director of the formation of the … Continue reading
I AM CONVINCED THAT WHAT HAS CAUSED YOU THE MOST HARM IS THE ANXIETY WHICH YOU ALLOWED YOURSELF TO FALL PREY TO
A month later, Eugene wrote again to Fr. Viala to support and encourage him in his important and delicate mission in Limoges. There can be no question, my dear Father Viala, that the good you have accomplished since you have … Continue reading
LET’S JOIN THE MAZENODIAN FAMILY IN PRAYER ON SUNDAY MARCH 17
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HAVE CONFIDENCE IN OUR GOOD FATHER FOR WHOSE SAKE WE HAVE SACRIFICED EVERYTHING ON THIS EARTH, EVEN OUR LIFE
Father Viala, who was complaining about his assignment, was reminded of his action of total self-giving to God through his oblation. So, my dear Father, be patient, do not ask for the impossible, have confidence in our good Father for … Continue reading
THEY ENTRUST THEIR HEALTH – AS ALL OF US HAVE DONE AND ALL OF US SHOULD DO – TO THE PROVIDENCE OF GOD WHO GOVERNS US
Father Viala was unhappy in Limoges and blamed it on the climate affecting his health. His presence, however, was necessary for the success of the new mission and thus Eugene encouraged him by telling him why it was important to … Continue reading