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GO FOR IT! COURAGE! SET EVERYTHING ON FIRE

As the time approached for Eugene to take the decisive step to go to the seminary and prepare himself for priestly ministry, his spiritual director, Father Magy, gave him ongoing support and encouragement.    “O happy day, the anniversary of … Continue reading

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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

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EXHAUSTED MISSIONARIES STARVED FOR THE SALVATION OF THE POOR

The Oblates were conducting a mission among “poor abandoned mountain people,” and the team wanted to prolong their time with them. Acknowledging their generosity, he still demands that they not prolong the mission and take a period of necessary rest. … Continue reading

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EXHAUSTED PERSONS MAKE THEMSELVES POWERLESS

The excessive zeal of the Oblate missionaries had a tendency to drain their physical energy – and to lead to disagreeable consequences. An exhausted missionary makes for a useless missionary. Once again, Eugene expresses his concern for the welfare of … Continue reading

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HE LAUNCHED OUT ON THE MISSIONS WHERE HIS LOVE FOR GOD AND FOR HIS NEIGHBOR CAUSED HIM TO WORK WONDERS

On the anniversary of Father Marcou’s death, Eugene’s reminiscences led him to recall his priestly ministry He had scarcely been raised to the priesthood when he launched out on the missions where his love for God and for his neighbour … Continue reading

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DARING TO CROSS FRONTIERS

From the very beginning, Eugene’s expansive spirit saw beyond his present frontiers towards other areas of missionary outreach to the “most abandoned.” In 1818 he had written in the first Rule of Life: Even though, because of their present small … Continue reading

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ZEAL IS THE DISTINCTIVE CHARACTERISTIC OF THE DEACON

The father of the Oblate family rejoices because one of the youngest members has been ordained a deacon – as the final step before priestly ordination. Eugene underlines to this scholastic the importance of a coherent spirituality which will bear … Continue reading

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I EXULT WITH JOY AND I PRIDE MYSELF AT HAVING YOU AS CHILDREN

The father of the Oblate family expresses his joy because of the younger members who are preparing to become Missionaries. He rejoices because of their obvious generosity, their missionary zeal and their desire for religious perfection. As you know, you … Continue reading

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A RENEWED ENERGY AND MISSIONARY CONVICTION

The experience of August 15, 1822, had confirmed Eugene in his understanding of the vocation and purpose of the Missionary Society that he had brought to life nearly 7 years earlier. Despite the difficulties around him, we now find a … Continue reading

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