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Monthly Archives: March 2021
HOLY WEEK: SOCIAL DISTANCING DOES NOT DISTANCE US FROM THE CROSS
The pandemic does not make it possible for some of us to participate physically in the Holy Week liturgies and the sacraments. What an experience of the Cross it is, and what an invitation to see things in a new … Continue reading
HOLY WEEK: THE ZEAL TO GET CAUGHT UP BY THE MYSTERY OF THE SAVING CROSS AND TO PROCLAIM IT TO THOSE MOST IN NEED
This reflection was prepared a while ago. As I reread it today, in the context of our current lockdown, the question comes to mind: “How can I proclaim this to those most in need today?” Firstly, by spending time meditating … Continue reading
HOLY WEEK: PEOPLE READY TO GIVE OURSELVES FOR THE LOVE OF GOD
Former Superior General, Wilhelm Steckling OMI, wrote in 2007: “It was probably in 1807, on Good Friday of that year, that Saint Eugene had a special encounter with the Crucified One that changed his life. It essentially made him an … Continue reading
DO NOT LET YOURSELVES BE OVERWHELMED BY THE WORK
Knowing the zeal and generosity of the first group of Oblate missionaries in Canada, Eugene encouraged them to maintain a balance. Do not let yourselves be overwhelmed by the work which will soon surpass your strength. One must never want … Continue reading
BE WHAT YOU SHOULD BE
I hope, I am even confident that not one of our men is blind to the importance and grandeur of your mission. The future of the Congregation in the New World is in your hands. Writing to Father Honorat, superior … Continue reading
MILESTONES
Eugene was in a reminiscing mood on the day of this diary entry. For some reason he decided to make a list of all his anniversaries. As we read it, perhaps it could inspire each of us to do the … Continue reading
GOOD FRIDAY: MAY HIS HOLY WILL BE DONE, WERE IT EVEN TO COST OUR LIFE
Eugene’s diary reveals his suffering with Jesus on the Cross. March 25: Good Friday. For a long time, the desperate illness of my beloved Louis has nailed me to the cross, today I had to expire there with the Lamb … Continue reading
IN THREE DAYS JESUS CHRIST HAD TO COME BACK TO LIFE – OUR GRIEF MUST LAST AS LONG AS OUR PITIFUL LIFE
Eugene describes his last visit to his dying nephew. Not being able to prolong my stay in Avignon, I had to part from Louis, my heart distressed and without hope of seeing him return to health. This blessed infant wanted … Continue reading
ORAISON: JOIN THE MAZENODIAN FAMILY IN PRAYER ON MARCH 21
For the text: https://sites.google.com/view/mazenodianfamily/monthly-oraison/march-21-2021