Category Archives: WRITINGS

Monday November 28 was spent doing official visits to various people connected with the Diocese of Marseilles and with other projects. The following day Eugene went to visit and pray in the church of Saint Sebastian and the catacombs of … Continue reading →

Eugene had written to Fr. Tempier that “I must be with Mgr d’Isoard before ten o’clock, who is to take me with him to St. Peter’s to assist at the great exposition of the Forty Hours.” In his diary he … Continue reading →

On 26 November 1825. Eugene wrote to Fr. Tempier to tell him of his safe arrival in Rome after a journey of several weeks, which he had interrupted to visit various Bishops to get their opinion on the Rule he … Continue reading →

Since 19 February 2025 (https://www.eugenedemazenod.net/?p=5978) I have been exploring the key elements of our Book of Life in preparation for the bicentenary of its approbation by the Church.  The first ten Constitutions are fundamental because they contain the whole Oblate … Continue reading →

Action on behalf of justice, peace and the integrity of creation is an integral part of evangelization. (Rule 9a) The Congregation’s General Service of Justice, Peace, and Integrity of Creation, in response to a mandate of our 37th General Chapter, has … Continue reading →

We will hear and make heard the clamour of the voiceless, which is a cry to God who brings down the mighty from their thrones and exalts the lowly (cf. Lk 1: 52).(Constitution 9) “Let us, then, be the first … Continue reading →

Action on behalf of justice, peace and the integrity of creation is an integral part of evangelization. Rule 9a “I do not believe that cultivating an ecological spirituality is in contradiction with our charism; on the contrary, I hope it … Continue reading →

Action on behalf of justice, peace and the integrity of creation is an integral part of evangelization. Rule 9a “Some years ago, I read an article reflecting on our dehumanising pace of life. According to the author, a monk, this … Continue reading →

Responding to the call of the Spirit, some Oblates identify themselves with the poor, sharing their life and commitment to justice; others are present where decisions affecting the future of the poor are being made. (Rule 9a) Several Oblates have … Continue reading →

Responding to the call of the Spirit, some Oblates identify themselves with the poor, sharing their life and commitment to justice; others are present where decisions affecting the future of the poor are being made. (Rule 9a) Father Daniel LeBlanc is … Continue reading →