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BISHOPS AND THE OBLATE CHARISM: CONFLICT OR COMMUNION?
Eugene founded the Oblates to serve in the Church and to be of service to the mission of the Church, with the charismatic vision particular to us. Our vocation becomes tangible around the person of the bishop, in communion with … Continue reading
INSPIRE BY EXAMPLE
Eugene delights in the letters he receives from the Oblates evangelizing at Roquevaire, who share their missionary joys with him. I have no need to tell you how much I bless the Lord for all he is doing through your … Continue reading
BEING A MISSIONARY WITHOUT GOING ON MISSIONS
Eugene was living at the Calvaire Oblate community in Marseille, and was its superior during the months that Fr. Marius Suzanne was away. Despite his diocesan responsibilities, he continued to be involved in the pastoral activities of the Oblate community … Continue reading
CONNECTIONS THAT DEFINE
Still reflecting on the award received by Eugene, there are two aspects which gave him joy. But I see some hope of it being useful to the Society. What pleases me, you see, is that the King indicates precisely the … Continue reading
THE OBLATE MISSIONS ARE RECOGNIZED
Eugene had received the honor of being made a knight of the religious and military Order of Saints Maurice and Lazarus The Oblate historian, Rey, who knew Eugene well, introduces this letter by saying: “it shows us the point of … Continue reading
MINISTRY TO IMMIGRANTS RECOGNIZED
Marius Suzanne seemed to have teased Eugene about a civic honor he had just received from the King of Sardinia: I really think you make fun of me in your manner of remarking about my knighthood. Letter to Marius Suzanne, … Continue reading
CENTER OF MISSION: EACH ONE FULFILS HIS TASK FOR THE GLORY OF GOD
Six years after the establishment of the Oblate community in Marseille in 1821, the community at the Calvaire was a growing mission center. From this center of religious missionary life, the Oblates did pastoral work throughout the city, and went … Continue reading
FOCUS ON WHAT IS LIFE-GIVING
Hippolyte Guibert had been an Oblate priest for a year, and Jeancard for 3 years and were both in their mid-twenties. Eugene followed the missionary adventures of these young men with pride and interest. As they enjoyed successes and also … Continue reading
THE PROBLEM OF PROVIDING FOR THE NEEDS OF SO MANY OBLATES RICH IN VIRTUE BUT DEPRIVED OF ALL EARTHLY GOODS
While being grateful for the inheritance received by the Oblates from the estate of Madame de Grimaldi, Eugene notes that her heirs could have blocked this legacy. It is however essential to take notice that the benefactress could not have … Continue reading
AS IF MISSIONARIES OUGHT TO LIVE ON AIR, SO SPIRITUAL THEY ARE SUPPOSED TO BE
Jesus taught that “the worker is worthy of his hire” and that the missionary must trust in divine providence. This providence does not fall out of the skies, but comes through the generosity of benefactors. Fr. Courtès, in Aix, had … Continue reading