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The Oblates were primarily preachers of the Gospel, a reality that necessitated well-prepared texts. Writing to the superior of the first Oblate community in Canada, Eugene underlined the importance of good preparation. Let the youngest amongst you be put to … Continue reading →

Knowing the zeal and generosity of the first group of Oblate missionaries in Canada, Eugene encouraged them to maintain a balance.  Do not let yourselves be overwhelmed by the work which will soon surpass your strength. One must never want … Continue reading →

I hope, I am even confident that not one of our men is blind to the importance and grandeur of your mission. The future of the Congregation in the New World is in your hands. Writing to Father Honorat, superior … Continue reading →

Eugene was in a reminiscing mood on the day of this diary entry.  For some reason he decided to make a list of all his anniversaries. As we read it, perhaps it could inspire each of us to do the … Continue reading →

The disciple Jesus loved said to Peter, ‘It is the Lord.’ At these words ‘It is the Lord’, Simon Peter, who had practically nothing on, wrapped his cloak round him and jumped into the water. The other disciples came on … Continue reading →

They were still talking about all this when Jesus himself stood among them and said to them, ‘Peace be with you!’   … He then opened their minds to understand the scriptures, and he said to them, ‘So you see how … Continue reading →

Did not our hearts burn within us as he talked to us on the road and explained the scriptures to us? (Luke 24,32) The downcast disciples returning to Emmaus had lost all sense of purpose. The one they had pinned … Continue reading →

“Mary Magdalene went to the disciples with the news: ‘I have seen the Lord!’ And she told them that he had said these things to her.” John 20,18 Mary Magdalene was the first to recognize that Jesus was risen and … Continue reading →

“Do not be afraid; go and tell my brothers that they must leave for Galilee; they will see me there.” (Matthew 28, 10) Photo by Sammy Chandio on Unsplash The Risen Jesus tells the disciples to go back to Galilee: … Continue reading →

Through the eyes of our crucified Saviour we see the world which he redeemed with his blood, desiring that those in whom he continues to suffer will know also the power of his resurrection (cf. Phil 3: 10). OMI Constitutions … Continue reading →