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At baptism I was “claimed for Christ the Savior”- how am I living that challenge today? Despite Father Bermond’s reaction, his presence was needed in Canada, and Eugene informed him of his imminent departure. I do not share, my dear … Continue reading →

“It is not because things are difficult that we do not dare, it is because we do not dare that they are difficult.” (Lucius Annaeus Seneca) Father Bermond’s reply to being sent to Canada astounded Eugene! I was thinking of … Continue reading →

Am I moved to the depths of my being when I hear about others coming to know about Jesus Christ and commiting themselves to a relationship with him? Father Francis Xavier Bermond had asked Eugene to be one of the … Continue reading →

Do I rejoice and give thanks for the successes of others? Another example of the Founder’s joy at the missionary zeal and achievements of his Oblate family. I have received most satisfactory news from the Penzance mission in England. That … Continue reading →

How do I express my enthusiasm for having Jesus in my life? How contagious is it? We catch the enthusiasm of Eugene’s missionary zeal as he describes a letter from Father Ambrose Vincens who was the novice-master and local superior … Continue reading →

How has Divine Providence used me to further God’s work? Just at the time that an English-speaking Oblate was urgently needed in Canada to minister to the large Irish population of Bytown, Eugene wrote: ” Providence who watches over our … Continue reading →

Is my town like Bytown? How can I make a healing contribution? Just three years after the arrival of the Oblates in Canada, they were in demand in many dioceses. One of the requests was for a community to be … Continue reading →

“Until the great mass of the people shall be filled with the sense of responsibility for each other’s welfare, social justice can never be attained.” Helen Keller Under Father Honorat, the new Oblate mission in Saguenay took on a particular character. … Continue reading →

“Go forth and set the world on fire.”  (St. Ignatius of Loyola) The 63-year old Eugene de Mazenod certainly had his hands full as Bishop of the second-largest city of France and as Superior General of a rapidly expanding missionary … Continue reading →

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