| Eugene’s formal instructions to Tempier, as he set out to visit the Oblates were backed up with a personal letter in which he discussed his concerns.
Writing about one of the young Oblates in the formation process we see Eugene’s loving concern for the welfare and growth of the scholastic, but also practical areas where a correction is necessary in order to become a holy missionary.
Letter to Henri Tempier, 16 July 1829, EO VII n 333 Eugene’s goal for each Oblate: to sanctify himself according to his vocation through everything that he does. |
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I see Eugene acting as does a parent, a manager and a boss, as a mentor or a coach, as a friend, as a spiritual director and as a teacher. He wants the best for those he loves. Are we any different with those we love?
As I sit and reflect there are a few faces from my life that come to mind, of those who loved me enough that they were like Eugene with me, they notice/d some of my weaknesses and offer/ed suggestions as to how I might turn these into strengths. In truth though I add that it has become much ‘easier’ to accept such help and guidance in this the second half of my life where I am not so busy trying to find or prove myself.
Frank’s statement of “Eugene’s goal for each Oblate: to sanctify himself according to his vocation through everything he does” speaks loudly to me, touches me deeply for this has been my own experience of St. Eugene and his invitation to me to share in his charism and a most particular way of life, in the life that God has called me to live. None of it is separate or exclusive of the other.
This morning I feel as if I am where I am supposed to be on my journey – I have not reached the end but today –in the present moment I am where exactly where I should be. For that I give thanks.