Monthly Archives: September 2013

THE EXTRAORDINARY BLESSINGS THAT GOD HAS SHOWERED ON THEIR MISSIONARY EFFORTS

Posted on September 30, 2013 by franksantucci

Eugene continues his petition to the Pope by explaining the origins of the Oblates to him. The success of the ministry that they were doing with the abandoned people in Aix en Provence aroused the interest of the bishops of … Continue reading →

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IT IS THE CHURCH THAT CALLS AND BRINGS TO LIFE

Posted on September 27, 2013 by franksantucci

Eugene had come to Rome specifically to ask the Pope for an official recognition and approval of the Oblate Congregation. He had brought all the required documents with him to Rome. Now, in preparation for this meeting with the Pope, … Continue reading →

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OBLATES OF THE MOST HOLY AND IMMACULATE VIRGIN MARY

Posted on September 26, 2013 by franksantucci

During the day, I was busy preparing the petition to present to the Pope on the day he grants me an audience. Roman Diary, 8 December 1825, EO XVII This day was the feast of the Immaculate Conception and it … Continue reading →

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AN INSPIRATION THAT PASSED FROM HIS HEART TO HIS HEAD

Posted on September 25, 2013 by franksantucci

This extract from the Roman Diary of Eugene seemingly has no importance: I ended the day with a visit to the church of the Holy Apostles for the last day of the novena for the Immaculate Conception. Ordinarily the Pope … Continue reading →

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GOD DID NOT PREVENT JESUS CHRIST FROM LOVING PEOPLE, AND AMONGST THEM, SOME MORE THAN OTHERS

Posted on September 24, 2013 by franksantucci

In his writings, Eugene’s affective nature often expresses itself. It was essential for him to have warm friendships. He always saw this as a God-given gift, and found as his model Jesus himself, who had close friendships in the Gospel. … Continue reading →

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I BEAR WITHIN ME OUR WHOLE FAMILY IN ALL THESE HOLY PLACES THAT I VISIT EVERY DAY

Posted on September 23, 2013 by franksantucci

Community for Eugene meant being in communion with his brother Oblates wherever he was, and whatever he was doing. In every holy place that he visited in Rome, they were present with him. Here are found all the saints since … Continue reading →

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A TEACHER WHOSE INFLUENCE NEVER DIED

Posted on September 21, 2013 by franksantucci

The house where Eugene was living in Rome was the place where Father Bartolo Zinelli was buried. What this young priest had been in Eugene’s life as an adolescent, Eugene himself had aimed at being in the lives of the … Continue reading →

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AT THE SERVICE OF AN IMPRISONED POPE

Posted on September 19, 2013 by franksantucci

Today I attended to some business matters and made several visits, especially to His Eminence Cardinal de Gregorio who very graciously received me and invited me to dinner tomorrow. Roman Diary, 5 December 1825, EO XVII Cardinal De Gregorio treated … Continue reading →

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A SINGLE ONE OF THESE BEAUTIFUL CHURCHES WOULD DECORATE A CITY.

Posted on September 19, 2013 by franksantucci

I went to a great number of churches, each more beautiful than the other. In truth, a single one of these beautiful temples would decorate a city. Roman Diary, 4 December 1825, EO XVII All is holy here for him … Continue reading →

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RELIGIOUS CLOTHING THAT WAS AS RIDICULOUS AS IT WAS UGLY

Posted on September 18, 2013 by franksantucci

Eugene had come to Rome to request official approbation of the Oblates by the Church – a process that was not easy and needed to be organized. When he was not meeting people he tried to visit as much of … Continue reading →

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