Author Archives: franksantucci

Leonard Baveux was a 47 year-old Sulpician priest ordained in 1828. His meeting with the Oblates in Montreal led him to discover that he was called to missionary life and he joined them. On August 2 he had made his … Continue reading →

Separated by the Atlantic Ocean from his Missionaries in Canada, Eugene was constantly united to them in thought and in oraison prayer. Father Dandurand had sent him a sketch of the house where the Oblate community was established. I thank … Continue reading →

I usually focus on the more spiritual extracts of the writings of St. Eugene. Apart from running a huge diocese, a missionary Congregation and its activities, he also gave his opinion on mundane activities! My dear son, Father Tempier has … Continue reading →

Eugene’s diary entry notes: It is appropriate to recount here the privilege granted to our congregation by our Holy Father Pope Gregory XVI, in regard to the scapular or little habit of the Holy Virgin, decreed by the general chapter … Continue reading →

Eugene continues to reflect on the meaning of the oblation of Brother Charles Baret, who has just professed his perpetual vows. Accustom yourself, my dear son, to have confidence in the Lord, without reservation whatsoever. We must become entirely generous … Continue reading →

Before making his perpetual oblation, the 18-year-old Charles Baret had written to Eugene, who responded: You were just a novice, my dear son, when you wrote me on August 5. Today you are a child in the Congregation which justly … Continue reading →

It is impossible to have more generous sentiments, more perfect dedication, more thoughts that are supernatural. They are sacrificing their most natural and legitimate affections with a true joy arising from their faithfulness to and love for their holy vocation. … Continue reading →

Daring to Listen to God’s Call Four twenty minute videos, beginning on October 4 and you can watch at any convenient time. Find out more »

A technical glitch regarding translations has forced us to take a break until October 4. I invite you to revisit some of the older entries (there are 2565 to choose from)