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ONGOING PASTORAL CONCERN FOR PRISONERS
One of Eugene’s earliest ministries had been with the prisoners of Aix, and he wanted this to continue as one of the ministries of the Oblates, as he wrote in the Rule: Art. 1. We are never to forget that … Continue reading
NOT AS USEFUL AS THE OTHERS IN COMMUNITY
The young Bourellier was unhappy because he considered himself less useful than those around him. Here Eugene encouraged him by pointing out that whatever he was asked to do in the house, as a service to the community and its … Continue reading
IT IS JESUS CHRIST WHO MAKES HIS WILL KNOWN
Having exhorted Bourellier to “fully convince yourself that you are quite happy to belong entirely to Jesus Christ,” Eugene continues to remind him that belonging to Jesus Christ involves obedience. Firstly to the Word of God as it is expressed … Continue reading
ASSURE YOURSELF THAT YOU ARE QUITE HAPPY TO BELONG ENTIRELY TO JESUS CHRIST
Eugene’s advice to Hilarion Bourrelier had worked, and the young man had passed thru the crisis. A few weeks later Eugene wrote to him to consolidate the basic principles of his oblation: you have given your life to God, you … Continue reading
WE ALL BELONG TO GOD THRU THE SOCIETY TO WHICH WE HAVE PLEDGED OURSELVES
In trying to help the confused Bourrelier to return to a state of peace and good balance, Eugene reminds him that thru his oblation he has made himself a part of something bigger than himself: Remind yourself that we no … Continue reading
A COMMUNITY THAT EMBRACES THE WEAKNESS OF THE INDIVIDUAL
Eugene presents Bourellier as a man without the academic ability to have coped with the regular studies for the priesthood. Yet with his sensitivity for the most abandoned, Eugene did see the possibility of this young man functioning well within … Continue reading
RENEW YOURSELF WITHOUT DELAY IN THE SPIRIT OF YOUR VOCATION
Hilarion Bourrelier had shared his confusion and anguish with Eugene, while he was spending time in Laus, and had later written to express his doubts and confusion. Eugene responded: You could not please me more, my dear Bourrelier, than by … Continue reading
I HAVE ALWAYS REGARDED YOU AS MY CHERISHED SON, EVER SINCE THE LORD CONFIDED YOU TO MY CARE, SINCE I ENGENDERED YOU IN JESUS CHRIST
In our exploration of Eugene’s writings of 1821 we have seen his concern to maintain the spirit of the Missionaries, and his joy at seeing how this was in effect taking place. The membership of the Society was made up … Continue reading
A FATHER WHO LOVES HIS FAMILY
The affectionate Eugene wrote to the young oblates in Laus as soon as he returned to Aix after his visit. We see here the emotive Provencal Eugene who pours out his love for the members of his religious family. Whenever … Continue reading
THE SATISFACTION OF SEEING A COMMUNITY ON THE RIGHT TRACK
In August 1821 Eugene had the opportunity to travel to Notre Dame de Laus and to make an official visit (known as a “canonical visitation” in church language). Its purpose was to be a fraternal visit to support the Missionaries … Continue reading