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THE FIRST FOUNDATIONAL LEVEL OF OUR MAZENODIAN SPIRITUALITY

Why did Eugene become a priest? He replies over and over again with the same reply: Pure love of the glory of God, the most ardent desire for the salvation of one’s neighbor, the needs of the abandoned Church, there … Continue reading

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LOOKING AT THE SUFFERING MEMBERS OF OUR CHURCH WITH THE EYES OF CHRIST THE SAVIOR

Why did Eugene become a priest? As we have seen, a second motivation in his decision was his wish to respond to the suffering of the Church. It was not a “feel-good” motivation, but one that came as a result of … Continue reading

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AT THE SERVICE OF A PERSECUTED AND ABANDONED CHURCH

  Why did Eugene become a priest? The second motivation is that, through the eyes of the crucified Savior he was able to understand the suffering of the Church in France, nearly having been destroyed by the Revolution, and now … Continue reading

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IT IS NOT FOR YOU, IT IS FOR THE CHURCH

Father Courtès was chaplain to a high school in Aix. As a result of the government’s anti-religious measures it appears that he was ignored at the annual prize-giving ceremony. Eugene responded: … If next year the convocation is to be … Continue reading

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PAPAL APPROBATION: RECOGNIZING THAT THE CHURCH HAS SPOKEN

In legal language, the Pope states that because the Congregation of the Oblates of Mary Immaculate has been approved by the Church, this approval is valid throughout the world and no local ecclesiastical authority can go against it. It was … Continue reading

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PAPAL APPROBATION: RECOGNIZING THEIR NEED IN LARGER AREAS

POPE LEO XII FOR FUTURE REMEMBRANCE OF THE MATTER  The astonishing success however, with which Divine Providence was pleased to crown their efforts could not long remain hidden, and when the news of it began to spread, many of the … Continue reading

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PAPAL APPROBATION: RECOGNIZING THE NEED

POPE LEO XII FOR FUTURE REMEMBRANCE OF THE MATTER If there ever was a time when this Apostolic See endeavored to encourage and support by every means at its command the zeal of those priests, who, burning with the fire of holy love, … Continue reading

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IT IS THE CHURCH THAT CALLS AND BRINGS TO LIFE

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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THE OBLATES IN TUNE WITH THE NEEDS OF THE LOCAL CHURCH

In many earlier entries we have seen the vocal opposition expressed by many of the priests of Aix to Eugene’s ministry and to that of the Oblates during their early years of existence. This letter shows how positively the relationship … Continue reading

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COMMITMENT TO DISCIPLESHIP IN THE CHURCH

Bernard Vachon, an Oblate scholastic, had been ordained sub-deacon. This function no longer exists in the Church but, at that time, it was a definitive commitment to the clerical state towards ordination to the priesthood. Eugene was not present at … Continue reading

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