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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
THE 1826 GENERAL CHAPTER: NO DOUBT THAT THE EXISTENCE AND APPROBATION OF THE OBLATES WAS THE WORK OF GOD.
On his return to Marseilles, Eugene convoked an Extraordinary General Chapter from July 10-13, 1826. In his opening address he recalled the events leading up to the papal approbation and dwelt on their significance. Just as he had always been … Continue reading
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THE GOOD GOD SPARES OUR WEAKNESS BY LEADING US GENTLY TO HIS ENDS
Journeying towards France by slow stage coach, Eugene wrote to his Oblate family from Milan, where he was able to pray at the tomb of the patron saint of the de Mazenod family, St Charles Borromeo. I have reserved my … Continue reading
THE GOOD GOD WAS PLEASED TO PREPARE THE WAY FOR ME AND OPEN ALL HEARTS TO ME
As Eugene finally prepares to leave Rome, he looks back at God’s presence and blessing in all that he achieved in the city. If I were not intimately convinced that the good God was pleased to prepare the way for … Continue reading
IF THEY KNEW WHAT ALL THIS MEANS, THEY WOULD JUMP FOR JOY
As the collection and presentation of documentation for the Pope was reaching completion, Eugene once again expresses his awe at the way in which God has blessed the whole process. My letter will leave without my being able to say … Continue reading
FINANCE: WE MUST TRUST FULLY IN DIVINE PROVIDENCE
Eugene’s father was still in Palermo, and his son writes to inform him of his missionary project. He also asks his father to look for benefactors among the wealthy of Sicily. Eugene firmly believed in divine providence to make his … Continue reading