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THE CROSS OF CHRIST, EMBRACED WITH LOVE, NEVER BRINGS SADNESS

“The cross of Jesus Christ is central to our mission… Through the eyes of our crucified Saviour we see the world which he redeemed with his blood, desiring that those in whom he continues to suffer will know also the … Continue reading

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DESPISED FOR THE LOVE OF GOD AND THE GOOD ACCOMPLISHED IN THE CHURCH

The words of Pope Francis: “Inconsistency on the part of pastors and the faithful between what they say and what they do, between word and manner of life, is undermining the church’s credibility,” find echo in Eugene’s writings. We have … Continue reading

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TO TRY BY EVERY EFFORT OF MY ZEAL TO BRING A LITTLE BIT OF LIFE BACK INTO A DEAD DIOCESE

The time of retreat had as its aim to help Eugene to strengthen his resources for the thankless ministry he was doing in the diocese. Even so in two days’ time I will find myself once more in contact with … Continue reading

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WE CAN ONLY BE DESTROYED IF WE ALLOW IT AND THAT WE WILL NEVER DO

It was far more important, however, to straighten out matters with Bishop de Bausset since the latter had planned to take more extreme measures. On October 22, 1823, the archbishop’s interview with Father Courtès, who had been delegated by the … Continue reading

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HOW MANY RELIGIOUS BODIES HAVE BEGUN BY THUS ENGAGING THEMSELVES BEFORE THE FORMAL APPROBATION OF THE CHURCH!

The Archbishop of Aix, who changed his mind nearly as often as he changed his clothes, also decided to draw profit from the situation. Leflon gives us the picture: Forever changing with the tide and poorly disposed toward Father de … Continue reading

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A CHAPTER OF REGRETS AND SORROWS

From the moment that Eugene set foot in Marseille as the Vicar General of his uncle, he began to suffer. The diocese had been vacant for two decades, and so there was a lot of reform to be undertaken. This … Continue reading

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WHAT ABOUT YOU, DO YOU WANT TO GO AWAY TOO?

So convinced was Eugene that the vocation of the Oblate and the living of the Rule were sure means of gaining eternal life, that he could not understand how anyone would ever even consider wanting to leave this way of … Continue reading

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PRACTICE EXACTLY WHAT OUR VOCATION PRESCRIBES FOR US

It was in the context of the first death among the Missionaries that André Sumien had written to Eugene, who responded: You speak to me, my dear friend, of all the crosses and persecutions that I have experienced since the … Continue reading

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LACK OF VITAL CHURCH LEADERSHIP HINDERS MISSIONARY EFFECTIVENSS

The Missionaries suffered opposition in the good work that they were doing because of a lack of clear and inspired leadership in the diocese. Eugene indicated how different things would have been had there been a charismatic leader to defend … Continue reading

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GOD’S PLANS THWARTED BY HUMAN WEAKNESS AND OPPOSITION

Reflecting on the grace he had received in prayer, Eugene approached the situation realistically. He saw two obstacles to the fulfillment of God’s plan for the Missionaries. The first was his own personal lack of virtue to be as effective … Continue reading

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