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For Eugene the approbation was nothing short of a miracle. It was clear that God’s providence had guided all involved. Today is exactly 200 years, to the day, since Eugene wrote this letter. Two centuries later, we too are invited … Continue reading →

Writing to Father Tempier, Eugene narrated what had happened on the previous day, February 15. Yesterday I did not waste a minute. I said Mass early, and then visited Cardinal Pedicini to inform him of Cardinal Pallotta’s remarks and my … Continue reading →

The Pope had chosen four cardinals to study the Rule that Eugene had presented and to give him their recommendation. On February 15, the cardinals met at the home of Cardinal Pacca to draw up their final opinion to convey … Continue reading →

Eugene invites us to share in his sense of wonder with him at how events were turning out in his favor, despite many obstacles. When I reflect on how our enterprise is going forward, I am filled with admiration for … Continue reading →

Oblation means self-surrender to God – an attitude that Eugene was living fully in Rome. Let us continue to pray, my dear friend, and let us not cease to put our confidence in God. It is for him alone to … Continue reading →

While Eugene was busily occupied with all that was necessary to bring the process of approbation of the Rule to a successful conclusion, he was aware that in doing God’s work it was essential that he consciously remain as close … Continue reading →

Eugene was very conscious of the importance of the approbation of the Rule for the mission of the Oblates in making known the Kingdom of God. He was aware of the presence of God in what he was doing and … Continue reading →

Once the process of studying the Rules had begun, it was up to the group of Cardinals to discern and make their recommendation to the Pope. For the following six weeks, Eugene spent his time answering their questions and rushing … Continue reading →

It is in the context of God’s graces in the favourable opinion of the Pope that Eugene writes these beautiful words calling us to renewal Let us renew ourselves especially in devotion to the most holy Virgin and render ourselves … Continue reading →

The Pope’s openness to the working of the Holy Spirit regarding our Rule places an obligation on us as Eugene stress to Fr Tempier and the Oblates in France: Thus our cause is on its way, but if it has … Continue reading →