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BLESSING AND BEING BLESSED
On his way to spend some time with the community at Notre Dame du Laus, Eugene stopped at the town of Vitrolles. In this narrative we see how the missionary to the poor classes was equally at home with the … Continue reading
OUR SACRED CEREMONIES ARE NOT MEANT TO BE A SPECTACLE
Eugene loved attending the liturgies in Rome, and in his journal he notes many minute details about them – especially the papal ceremonies. He usually tried to place himself as close to the front as possible. On Palm Sunday he … Continue reading
I HAVE AN INSATIABLE APPETITE FOR SEEING CHURCH CEREMONIES WHEN THEY ARE CARRIED OUT WITH DIGNITY
Returning to St Peter’s for a ceremony, Eugene expressed a conviction that accompanied him throughout his life: the necessity for church ceremonies to be celebrated with dignity. As Vicar General and then as Bishop of Marseille, he vehemently insisted on … Continue reading
THE MOST BEAUTIFUL THING WE CAN EXPERIENCE IS THE MYSTERIOUS
While waiting for the audience with the Pope, Eugene continued to visit the holy places of Rome. In his diary he often expresses his awe at some of the places or at celebrations. After leaving His Eminence, I went into … Continue reading
MAXIMUM RESPECT FOR GOD
Sending his greetings to all the Oblates, Eugene assures them of how much he appreciates being accompanied by their prayers on his journey. I feel ever more each day the good effect of their prayers which, joined to the indignation … Continue reading
PRAYING THE LITURGY OF THE HOURS TOGETHER
During the early months of 1825 we find Eugene and the Oblates preoccupied with revising the Rule of Life that they had written seven years earlier. Their lived experience had led them to make some changes in the text that … Continue reading
CHURCH SERVICES THAT TOUCH PEOPLE
In the mountains of ND du Laus the Missionaries took particular care to celebrate the Eucharist and other liturgical celebrations as well as possible. Services are carried out at the shrine of Notre Dame du Laus with ail possible dignity. … Continue reading