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THE SUPERIOR GENERAL OFFERS MASS FOR HIS CONGREGATION EVERY DAY

En route back to France Eugene shares the blessings of what has happened in Rome with Fr. Honorat – and points out the responsibilities which the papal approbation places on the Oblates. Oh! how many things we will not have … Continue reading

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IN SORROWFUL MOMENTS, PRAYER HAS TAKEN ON MORE TENDERNESS AND ALMOST THE FAMILIARITY OF A CHILD TOWARDS A FATHER

You know that since my arrival at Rome, I have been offering the Holy Mass for the success of our cause and never come before the holy sacrament without speaking of it to our Lord. I never invoke a saint … Continue reading

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LET US CONTINUE TO PRAY, MY DEAR FRIEND, AND LET US NOT CEASE TO PUT OUR CONFIDENCE IN GOD

Eugene’s desire to live close to God at all times, gave him a sense of serenity. His habit of constantly making himself aware of the presence of God, of living his oblation, gave him a confidence that, come what may, … Continue reading

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A BURNING DESIRE TO DRAW FROM THAT SOURCE AND ATTACH MYSELF IRREVOCABLY TO THAT FOUNDATION STONE

What gave Eugene the inner strength to keep him going? His private journal reflection on the Mass he celebrated at the tomb of Peter, gives us an insight into this: I went for the third time to say holy mass … Continue reading

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THE SACRED FIRE OF LOVE

What gave Eugene the inner strength to keep him going? We catch another glimpse in the Mass he celebrated at the tomb of Peter – he speaks of “the sacred fire of love” that he recalled in the lives and … Continue reading

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I HAVE BEEN AGAIN TODAY TO SEEK NEW STRENGTH AND INVOKE ABUNDANT HELP ON THE TOMB OF THE HOLY APOSTLES

What gave Eugene the inner strength to keep him going? January 16. – I am utterly wearied by the delay which our affair is suffering. I have been again today to seek new strength and invoke abundant help on the … Continue reading

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ALL HUMAN EXPERIENCES MAKE UP GOD’S HUMBLE PATH TO US

We continue exploring the question of what gave Eugene the inner strength to keep him going. He begins his letter to Tempier by clarifying a statement he had made in a previous letter that could have been interpreted wrongly: I … Continue reading

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UNITY WITH GOD PREVENTS HIM FROM LANGUISHING IN ROME

Frustrated by the interminable delays in the process of all ten cardinals having to read the text of the Oblate Rule before a judgment could be reached, Eugene decided to propose a shortcut. I am going to try something, but … Continue reading

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COMMUNION WITH OTHERS

Eugene describes the carriage journey from Genoa to Rome to Henri Tempier. I was so happy during my journey! The Lord had made me experience so much happiness at the altar to which I ascended every day, in spite of … Continue reading

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A RELIGIOUS COMMUNITY ON THE MOVE

Rey describes the 8-day public carriage voyage of Eugene from Genoa to Rome (500 kilometers) The journey of Fr. de Mazenod was made in the best conditions of piety and good company. He travelled in a carriage with a Jesuit, … Continue reading

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