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CONSECRATED TO HER IN A SPECIAL MANNER AND TO BEAR HER NAME (C10)

Posted on May 7, 2026 by franksantucci

Open to the Spirit, she consecrated herself totally as lowly handmaid to the person and work of the Saviour. (Constitution 10) Eugene’s vision for the Oblates: My consistent thought has always been that our little family should consecrate itself to … Continue reading →

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WE ARE MEMBERS OF A FAMILY THAT HAS MARY AS MOTHER AND PATRON (C10)

Posted on May 6, 2026 by franksantucci

Open to the Spirit, she consecrated herself totally as lowly handmaid to the person and work of the Saviour. (Constitution 10) The witness of the Oblates of Mary Immaculate in Canada immediately drew others to join us in our vocation. … Continue reading →

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MARY’S CONSECRATION AS A RESPONSE TO THE GREAT THINGS GOD DID IN HER (C10)

Posted on May 5, 2026 by franksantucci

Open to the Spirit, she consecrated herself totally as lowly handmaid to the person and work of the Saviour. (Constitution 10) Each year of Eugene’s seminary formation began with a retreat. Up to now I can only speak of the … Continue reading →

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MARY SMILES AT THE OBLATE FAMILY (C10)

Posted on May 4, 2026 by franksantucci

Mary Immaculate is patroness of our Congregation. Constitution 10 We go back to 1822. In the midst of all his concerns for the survival of his newly-founded Missionary family, Eugene celebrated the feast of the Assumption. It was a moment … Continue reading →

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OBLATE STUDIES: AN INVITATION

Posted on May 3, 2026 by franksantucci

PLEASE JOIN US IN PERSON OR ONLINE ON SATURDAY 9 MAY (0900 US central time) For further details: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/consecrated-life-renewed-encounter-with-constitutions-and-rules-tickets-1730984484189?aff=ebdsoporgprofile  

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MARY IMMACULATE AS A MODEL FOR US TO LIVE OUR OBLATE CHARISM (C10)

Posted on May 1, 2026 by franksantucci

In concluding the first ten Constitutions, which present the key elements of our charism, we are offered the figure of Mary Immaculate as a model of how to live the charism. Mary Immaculate is patroness of our Congregation. Constitution 10 … Continue reading →

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THE UPHILL BATTLE TO PROPOSE JESUS AND THE APOSTLES AS THE MODEL FOR ALL CHRISTIAN GROUPS

Posted on April 30, 2026 by franksantucci

The community of the Apostles with Jesus is the model of our life. Our Lord grouped the Twelve around him to be his companions and to be sent out as his messengers (cf. Mk 3:14). (Constitution 3) Apostolic community was … Continue reading →

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THE PRESENCE OF JESUS CHRIST BINDS US TOGETHER IN CHARITY (C3)

Posted on April 29, 2026 by franksantucci

The call and the presence of the Lord among us today bind us together in charity and obedience to create anew in our own lives the Apostles’ unity with him and their common mission in his Spirit.” Constitution 3 “Among yourselves, … Continue reading →

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THE CALL AND PRESENCE OF THE LORD AMONG US TODAY (C3)

Posted on April 28, 2026 by franksantucci

The call and the presence of the Lord among us today bind us together in charity and obedience to create anew in our own lives the Apostles’ unity with him and their common mission in his Spirit. (Constitution 3) This … Continue reading →

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THE INVITATION TO ENTER INTO THE DYNAMIC OF FRIENDSHIP WITH JESUS AND THE APOSTLES (C3)

Posted on April 27, 2026 by franksantucci

The community of the Apostles with Jesus is the model of our life. Our Lord grouped the Twelve around him to be his companions and to be sent out as his messengers (cf. Mk 3:14). (Constitution 3) Eugene’s understanding of … Continue reading →

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