Author Archives: franksantucci

A PATRON SAINT FOR THE USA OBLATE ASSOCIATES

Posted on September 10, 2022 by franksantucci
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YOUR PASTOR CANNOT HIMSELF TAKE CARE OF ALL THE NEEDS OF THE FLOCK, BUT IT IS THESE GOOD WORKERS WHO HELP ME TO LOOK AFTER YOU IN THIS FIELD OF THE FATHER OF THE FAMILY, THEY SOW AND REAP WITH ME

Posted on September 9, 2022 by franksantucci

“What more sublime purpose than that of their Institute! Their founder is Jesus Christ, the very Son of God; their first fathers are the Apostles. They are called to be the Saviour’s co-workers, the co-redeemers of mankind” (Eugene de Mazenod 1818 Rule) In … Continue reading →

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ALL KINDS OF GOOD WORKS ARE BEING GENERATED IN THE NAME OF JESUS CHRIST

Posted on September 8, 2022 by franksantucci

“Love is shown more in deeds than in words.”  (St. Ignatius of Loyola) We have been looking at the works of charity that Bishop Eugene started and supported in his diocese and have just been focusing in particular on those … Continue reading →

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HIS CONVERSION LED HIM TO DEDICATE HIMSELF TO THE WELFARE OF THE WORKERS

Posted on September 7, 2022 by franksantucci

“The apostle Paul never seemed to exhaust the topic of grace – what makes us think we can? He just kept coming at it and coming at it from another angle. That’s the thing about grace. It’s like springtime. You … Continue reading →

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BABEAU’S CONVERSION AS THE STIMULUS TO BRING OTHERS TO THE SACRAMENTS

Posted on September 6, 2022 by franksantucci

It is the chief joy of all holy beings to witness the joy and happiness of those around them. (Ellen G. White) So powerful had Babeau’s conversion been, that she now wielded all her authority on the women of the … Continue reading →

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BABEAU: THE QUEEN OF THE MARKET

Posted on September 5, 2022 by franksantucci

Choose to focus your time, energy and conversation around people who inspire you, support you and help you to grow you into your happiest, strongest, wisest self. (Karen Salmansohn) One of the more colorful cooperators of Bishop Eugene, in reaching … Continue reading →

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RESPONDING TO THE NEW FACES OF THE POOR IN MARSEILLES

Posted on September 2, 2022 by franksantucci

What does love look like? It has the hands to help others. It has the feet to hasten to the poor and needy. It has eyes to see misery and want. It has the ears to hear the sighs and … Continue reading →

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O HOLY MARY, MY SOVEREIGN LADY

Posted on September 1, 2022 by franksantucci

“Mary is not only the bridge joining us to God; she is more. She is the road that God travelled to reach us, and the road that we must travel in order to reach him. (Pope Francis) With this beautiful … Continue reading →

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THE VISION OF THE MAZENODIAN FAMILY TODAY: MISSIONARIES TO THE NEW FACES OF THE POOR ACCORDING TO THE EXAMPLE OF MARY, WHO WAS FULLY ATTENTIVE TO THE NEEDS OF THE POOR

Posted on August 31, 2022 by franksantucci

“What for Mary was honor to birth was also good news for a people. They could anticipate one who would save or restore. What for Mary was a personal longing, she was able to personify for the poor ones. Her … Continue reading →

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THE VISION OF THE MAZENODIAN FAMILY TODAY: MARY IMMACULATE IS OUR PATRONESS, MODEL OF FAITH, AND MOTHER

Posted on August 30, 2022 by franksantucci

“Mother Mary in her Magnificat sings the praises of the Lord. She challenges us and confronts us to be that advocate, that voice for those who are considered the least by society but looked upon as favored by God.” (Valerie … Continue reading →

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