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HEALTH
Father Ricard had suffered from poor health in France, and those who knew him were surprised at the choice of this man for a physically challenging mission. Eugene, however, could not think of a better person to send to found … Continue reading
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THE SAME MARVELS THAT WERE WROUGHT BY THE FIRST DISCIPLES OF JESUS CHRIST WILL BE RENEWED IN OUR DAYS BY YOU
Eugene reminds the Missionary Oblates, whom he is sending to Oregon, that they are continuing the mandate given by Jesus to the apostles. I say nothing of how magnificent in the eyes of Faith is the ministry you are going … Continue reading
RESPOND WITH JOY TO THIS CALL
Eugene prayerfully discerned the choice of Oblates to respond to the invitation to establish the first missionary community in the United States. He understood it as a call from God, and wrote: Respond with joy to this call, be faithful … Continue reading
WHERE YOU ARE CALLED BY DIVINE PROVIDENCE
The Oblate chosen to inaugurate the mission in the United States was 41 year-old Fr Pascal Ricard. Eugene wrote to inform him of this choice: The new diocese of Walla Walla is in rather a beautiful country where the harvest … Continue reading
THE FIRST OBLATE MISSION IN THE UNITED STATES
The Missionary Oblates had arrived in the east of Canada in 1841. Now, five years later, they were invited to establish themselves in the west coast of North America. Eugene de Mazenod wrote to an Oblate in France: Bishop Blanchet, … Continue reading
RECALLING OUR FOUNDING STORY 207 YEARS LATER
The all-important first day of community life for the Missionaries was obviously a story often repeated in all its details over the past 207 years. In his Memoires, Father Tempier, described it as: “This memorable day that I will never … Continue reading
SELF-CARE AS CARE FOR OTHERS
Father Adrien Telmon’s missionary zeal in caring for others was indefatigable, but at a price. He had eventually fallen ill and needed to be cared for by the Grey Sisters in Ottawa. Eugene’s letter of gratitude to them for their … Continue reading
BURNOUT
Father Adrien Telmon, one of the Oblate pioneers in Canada, was a whirlwind of activity! Highly talented, creative and impulsive, he zealously threw himself into countless missionary projects in France, and now in Canada. Eugene was concerned for his welfare. … Continue reading
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A BLESSED CHRISTMAS TO YOU AND YOUR LOVED ONES There will be a pause in these reflections until Monday January 23.
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