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FILLED WITH THE CHARISM THAT GIVES LIFE TO EVERYTHING
A few months earlier, Eugene had written to Henri Tempier: ”First companion of mine, you have from the first day we came together grasped the spirit which must animate us and which we must communicate to others” (Letter to Henri … Continue reading
I EXULT WITH JOY AND I PRIDE MYSELF AT HAVING YOU AS CHILDREN
The father of the Oblate family expresses his joy because of the younger members who are preparing to become Missionaries. He rejoices because of their obvious generosity, their missionary zeal and their desire for religious perfection. As you know, you … Continue reading
IN CONTINUOUS FORMATION THROUGH CHOICE OF ACTION
By the end of 1822 there were 12 Missionary priests fully occupied in preaching parish missions as well as running the permanent mission of the house of Aix, the Marian shrine at Laus, and the pilgrimage center dedicated to Christ … Continue reading
BEING FORMED AS MISSIONARIES IN THE MYSTERY OF THE SAVIOR
Coincidentally, as I reflect on today’s text, I am in Paris and have spent the morning in the footsteps of Saint Eugene as a seminarian. The Seminary of St. Sulpice is no longer there, but the famous church is. It … Continue reading
I AM PRIMARILY THE SERVANT OF MY BROTHERS
Continuing his retreat reflections, Eugene evaluated how he divided his energy in his dealings with others: In my relations with others who are not part of the community. They must always be subordinate to the obligations I have to fulfill … Continue reading
FORMATION: THE DISCIPLINE OF MAINTAINING THE SPIRIT OF THE UPPER ROOM
As the size of the group increased, it was necessary that there be a common Rule to capture the spirit of the group and how to live by this spirit. Eugene’s letters from Paris clearly indicate that he was preparing … Continue reading
FORMATION: TO BE LIKE THE APOSTLES IN THE UPPER ROOM BEING PREPARED TO BE SENT ON MISSION
Eugene’s conception of the Missionaries was that they had to be an elite group at the service of the Church. He was not being snobbish (“better-than-thou”) in saying this, but wanted to underline that their vocation was to be specialists … Continue reading
THE MISSIONARY: IN THE APOSTOLIC SCHOOL OF JESUS
The founding generation looked to the future in its vision-document: Those who present themselves for admission into the Society will be tested in a novitiate until they finish their studies or are judged fit for the work of the missions. … Continue reading
WHAT HOPE FOR THE FUTURE!
Continuing his narration of his early priestly ministry in Aix en Provence, Eugene told his friend, Father Forbin-Janson: “Next, I go twice a month to the seminary and try, by the example of my conduct, to bring no dishonour to … Continue reading