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THE BE-ATTITUDES: HEART AND HEAD -CHARITY AND OBEDIENCE

Posted on April 24, 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) Today … Continue reading →

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WE ARE CALLED TO RECOGNIZE HIS CALL AND PRESENCE IN AN INTENTIONAL WAY (C3)

Posted on April 23, 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) The model … Continue reading →

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THE UNCHANGING PLAN FOR APOSTOLIC FAMILY MISSIONARY LIFE (C3)

Posted on April 22, 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) From … Continue reading →

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THE PURPOSE OF OUR OBLATE FAMILY  IS THE SAME AS OUR LORD PROPOSED FOR HIMSELF WHEN HE CAME INTO THE WORLD (C3)

Posted on April 21, 2026 by franksantucci

Our Lord grouped the Twelve around him to be his companions and to be sent out as his messengers (cf. Mk 3:14). The call and the presence of the Lord among us today bind us together in charity and obedience … Continue reading →

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WHAT DID OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST DO? (Constitution 3)

Posted on April 20, 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) In responding to … Continue reading →

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BROUGHT TOGETHER BY A SENSE OF WONDER AT OUR SAVIOR’S CALL AND PRESENCE (C3)

Posted on April 17, 2026 by franksantucci

Our Lord grouped the Twelve around him to be his companions and to be sent out as his messengers (cf. Mk 3:14). The call and the presence of the Lord among us today bind us together (Constitution 3) Having gathered … Continue reading →

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IT IS GOD’S GRACE THAT GIVES US THE DESIRE TO IMITATE JESUS AND THE APOSTLES (Constitution 3)

Posted on April 16, 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) Henri Tempier’s reply to … Continue reading →

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OUR CHARISMATIC VOCATION IS TO WALK IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF THE APOSTLES (C3)

Posted on April 15, 2026 by franksantucci

The community of the Apostles with Jesus is the model of our life. (Constitution 3) Returning to Aix as a young priest, Eugene put into practice the apostolic model that he had learnt and lived at the Seminary of St. Sulpice. … Continue reading →

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WHY ARE THE APOSTLES WITH JESUS PRESENTED AS OUR MODELS TO LIVE THE CHARISM? (C3)

Posted on April 14, 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). The call and the presence … Continue reading →

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AS WE CONTINUE TO EXPLORE THE OBLATE RULE OF LIFE, WHAT IS ST. EUGENE SAYING TO US? (C1-10)

Posted on April 13, 2026 by franksantucci

Our bicentenary celebrations have constantly reminded us of the truth of Eugene’s words that our Constitution and Rules are not a trivial unimportant thing, they are no longer simple regulations, merely pious directions; they are Rules approved by the Church … Continue reading →

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