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THE ENCOURAGEMENT RECEIVED FROM THE CHURCH

The Rule of Life of the Oblates had been encouraged and approved by all the bishops of the places where the Oblates had worked. Pope Pius VII granted liberal indulgences to the Society of Missionaries and the Bishops have not … Continue reading

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TELLING THE POPE WHO THE MOST ABANDONED ARE FOR THE OBLATES

We continue to explore the petition Eugene wrote to present to the Pope. In today’s extract he presents a picture of the ten year-old ministry of the Oblates. They have devoted themselves mainly to the missions, which is the principal … Continue reading

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THEY THEMSELVES HAVE BEEN STRUCK BY THE WONDERS THAT GRACE HAS ACHIEVED THROUGH THEIR MINISTRY

Because God had done so much for them and for the poor, through their ministry, the Oblates wanted to be generous in their response. Following the example of the saints, they wanted their missionary commitment to God to be expressed … Continue reading

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THE EXTRAORDINARY BLESSINGS THAT GOD HAS SHOWERED ON THEIR MISSIONARY EFFORTS

Eugene continues his petition to the Pope by explaining the origins of the Oblates to him. The success of the ministry that they were doing with the abandoned people in Aix en Provence aroused the interest of the bishops of … Continue reading

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IT IS THE CHURCH THAT CALLS AND BRINGS TO LIFE

Eugene had come to Rome specifically to ask the Pope for an official recognition and approval of the Oblate Congregation. He had brought all the required documents with him to Rome. Now, in preparation for this meeting with the Pope, … Continue reading

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OBLATES OF THE MOST HOLY AND IMMACULATE VIRGIN MARY

During the day, I was busy preparing the petition to present to the Pope on the day he grants me an audience. Roman Diary, 8 December 1825, EO XVII This day was the feast of the Immaculate Conception and it … Continue reading

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SURROUND YOURSELF WITH THE RIGHT PEOPLE AND ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE

We resume our exploration of Eugene’s journey to Rome in 1825 to ensure the continuity of the Oblates. His main reason for stopping in Turin was to meet with the leaders of the congregation of the Oblates of the Virgin … Continue reading

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COLLECTING TESTIMONIALS FROM WITNESSES OF OBLATE MINISTRY

The purpose of Eugene’s journey to Rome was to seek an official Church approbation of the Missionary Oblates. His Society was tiny, and so he had to back up his request by showing the important evangelizing role that it was … Continue reading

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GO, FATHER, GO

  For Eugene, having to go to Rome to ask for approbation of the Oblates was a big gamble. The group was small and he risked appearing presumptuous and being rejected in Rome. Leflon describes Eugene’s indecision: “Once again, the … Continue reading

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A JOURNEY FOR SURVIVAL

It was obvious to Eugene that to ensure the future of the Oblates, he needed to approach the Pope to be officially recognized as a religious congregation in the Church. It took him a long time to take the first … Continue reading

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