Author Archives: franksantucci

Eugene’s confidence in God despite opposition: You are right in being resigned to what God will decide for you. He will never ask of us anything beyond what we can do. People are more demanding than God, but it is … Continue reading →

Father Daly was an optimist whose sense of judgement was to lead the Oblates into some trouble later on. It did, however, encourage the Oblates to invest themselves in this part of the world and to begin a highly successful … Continue reading →

When he arrived at Dublin on August 8, Father Aubert was cordially received by the Archbishop and the city’s mayor, Daniel O’Connell. The latter showed interest in the spirit of the Oblates and promised to protect an Oblate foundation. On … Continue reading →

In recent entries we have focused on the Canadian mission, but the missionary thrust was taking place in England and Ireland simultaneously. (See the entries starting from https://www.eugenedemazenod.net/?p=4584). Father Yvon Beaudoin fills in the details for us: In all of … Continue reading →

As Superior General, Eugene had to deal with the weaknesses and foibles of his Oblates. He always regarded himself as their father and was hurt when they did not realize this. Letter from Fr. Bermond. My letter has provoked a … Continue reading →

When Eugene wrote in his diary at the end of the day, he recorded not only the happenings, but also his personal reactions. The Diary reveals a wry sense of humor in the way in which he expresses himself privately. … Continue reading →

The service we were using to send you these reflections by email has been discontinued. As an alternative I have found the one hosted by “MailPoet”. You will have to subscribe again in order to receive these emails. You can … Continue reading →

Father Casimir Aubert, was an Oblate respected by Eugene and a person with whom he shared many of his more private thoughts. Eugene confided to him: I am sorely tried by our Fathers in Canada. Fr. Baudrand, utterly outraged with … Continue reading →

We have seen the optimistic and lofty ideals and the dreams of Eugene and the missionaries regarding the first group of Oblates sent to Canada. Now, one year later, the cracks began to appear. It is normal in any human … Continue reading →