Author Archives: franksantucci

In her, we recognize the model of the Church’s faith and of our own. 
 We shall always look on her as our mother. In the joys and sorrows of our missionary life, we feel close to her who is … Continue reading →

What was the moment when Jesus suffered the most and when he showed his greatest love for us? It was when, hanging on the cross, he cried out: “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” In the incarnation, … Continue reading →

For Saint Eugene, Holy Thursday marked two important events: his first communion and his private vow of saying “yes” to God on this night when Christians keep watch with Jesus in the garden of Gethsemane and Jesus said “yes”. This … Continue reading →

The pandemic does not make it possible for some of us to participate physically in the Holy Week liturgies and the sacraments. What an experience of the Cross it is, and what an invitation to see things in a new … Continue reading →

This reflection was prepared a while ago. As I reread it today, in the context of our current lockdown, the question comes to mind: “How can I proclaim this to those most in need today?” Firstly, by spending time meditating … Continue reading →

Former Superior General, Wilhelm Steckling OMI, wrote in 2007: “It was probably in 1807, on Good Friday of that year, that Saint Eugene had a special encounter with the Crucified One that changed his life. It essentially made him an … 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 →

Eugene’s diary reveals his suffering with Jesus on the Cross. March 25: Good Friday. For a long time, the desperate illness of my beloved Louis has nailed me to the cross, today I had to expire there with the Lamb … Continue reading →