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A LIFE-LONG FRIEND AND CONFIDANT OF THE FOUNDER
We are beginning to make the acquaintance of the first generation of Oblates who came in after the initial founding group. These are names we will frequently come across in the writings of Eugene – Oblates who have left their … Continue reading
WE WILL FIND OUR SUPPORT IN FRIENDSHIP AND IN FRATERNAL LIFE
Whatever Eugene’s occupation was, he was always first and foremost an Oblate. It was in his bonds with the Oblate community that he found the strength to persevere in difficult situations. In Marseille it was the presence of Henri Tempier … Continue reading
GOD DEMANDS THIS ENORMOUS SACRIFICE OF ME IN VIEW OF A GREATER GOOD
Eugene had been born in Aix en Provence, it had been the scene of his first ministry as a priest (especially the youth ministry) , it was the place of foundation of the Oblates and the city where his mother … Continue reading
I NEEDED TO POUR MY HEART OUT TO OUR MUTUAL FRIEND
When faced with difficult situations, Eugene turned immediately to Jesus in prayer. He speaks of this gesture in terms of instinctively turning to a friend. I admit, my dear good Guibert, your letter had deeply affected me. This was to … Continue reading
MAKING PERSONAL SACRIFICES FOR AN IDEAL
We have been seeing the importance of Henri Tempier for Eugene – they had been together in the “Oblate adventure” from the very beginning. Every major decision had been planned togethr and executed and evaluated together. After three years of … Continue reading
YOU HAVE FROM THE FIRST DAY WE CAME TOGETHER GRASPED THE SPIRIT WHICH MUST ANIMATE US
It is significant that at this very moment when Eugene was confirmed in his role as the founder of a Missionary Society and assured of its future, he thought of Henri Tempier. Tempier had understood the God-given spirit of the … Continue reading
I THANK THE GOOD GOD UNCEASINGLY FOR HAVING BROUGHT US TOGETHER
It was natural that Eugene would share his concerns, and the assurances that God had given him, with the Missionary who was the closest to him, Henri Tempier. What I wished in beginning this letter was to tell you, my … Continue reading
SHARING THE IMPORTANT MOMENTS OF LIFE
The blessing of this statue was the opportunity for Eugene to spend the day reflecting with the members of the Youth Congregation on the role of Mary in their lives. In the evening other members of the laity joined the … Continue reading
LEADERSHIP IS THE OTHER SIDE OF THE COIN OF LONELINESS
Entrusted with the ministry of maintaining all the communities functioning in harmony with the founding spirit, Eugene’s role was not always pleasant, especially when human weaknesses got in the way of the common welfare and the superior would have to … Continue reading
HE WHO SEES TAKES OFF HIS SHOES
Eugene had every reason to be proud of the ordination and first Mass of Hippolyte Courtès – he had been the mentor of this young man both in the Youth Congregation and later in his formation as a Missionary. The … Continue reading