Monthly Archives: August 2020

EVERY DAY IS GOOD FOR SHARING IN THE SHAME OF THE CROSS WE MUST CARRY DAILY AS WE FOLLOW IN THE SAVIOR’S FOOTSTEPS

From the time that he was appointed Bishop of Marseilles Eugene wrote a daily journal recalling the events of the day and his personal reactions. It gives us an intimate picture of what was going on within him. On Easter … Continue reading

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FATHER ALBINI IN THE RANKS OF THE MIRACLE-WORKERS WHO AS APOSTLES PROCLAIMED THE WORD OF GOD

Eugene writes about Venerable Albini, whose cause of canonization is in process . Fr. Gabrielli, parish priest at Tralonca in Corsica, came to tell me such edifying things about Fr. Albini that I asked him to send me a copy … Continue reading

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WE RECALLED THE BLESSINGS OF OUR VOCATION AND THE REMARKABLE FAVORS ESPECIALLY RECEIVED DURING THE COURSE OF THE YEAR

February 17 is always a special day for the Mazenodian family because we recall the Church’s recognition that our charism, spirituality and mission comes from God. It is a day when the Family gathers to give thanks and to renew … Continue reading

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WOULD THAT HE BE KNOWN AND LOVED BY ALL THOSE WHOM HE HAS REDEEMED

Bishop Eugene continues to reflect in his Diary about the experience of Eucharistic adoration among his people. It is an experience that invites our personal reflection on our responsibility to support the faith of those we care for – especially … Continue reading

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HE PRAYS ESPECIALLY FOR THE PEOPLE AROUND HIM AND FOR ALL THOSE WHOM HE REPRESENTS.

Reflecting on the practice of praying with his people, Eugene writes as bishop, conscious of the important position which the bishop has as first pastor of a diocese. It is something beautiful in the eyes of religion to see the … Continue reading

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I EXPERIENCED IN THIS RELIGIOUS ACT THE CONSOLATION AND HAPPINESS THAT ONLY GOD CAN GIVE

Bishop Eugene had instituted exposition of the Blessed Sacrament in all the parishes of his diocese. Now he decided to personally unite himself with this practice. During my thanksgiving after Mass a few days ago, God inspired me to pay … Continue reading

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THEY KNOW OUR NEEDS, I CALL UPON THEM

Letter from Fr. Courtès telling me of the holy death of Brother Morandini. He passed on to a better life yesterday afternoon at four o’clock. The loss will be felt by the Congregation which expected such great service from this … Continue reading

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IN OUR COMMON SORROW IT IS GOOD TO SEE THE FEELINGS FOR ONE ANOTHER WHICH ANIMATE THE MEMBERS OF OUR CONGREGATION

Father Dominic Albini was one of the pillars of the young Oblate congregation on whom Eugene relied. He was terminally ill in Corsica and had a few months to live. Letter from Fr. Mille. This excellent priest writes in a … Continue reading

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THE RESIDENTS OF EACH FLOOR PUT A LIGHT ON THEIR DOORSTEP FOR THESE OCCASIONS

Eugene, as Missionary Oblate and as bishop, was never happier than when he was bringing the consolation of the Savior to those who were the most abandoned. He wnoted in his diary: October 17: Among the other duties of today, … Continue reading

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