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THIRTY-EIGHTH ANNIVERSARY OF MY ORDINATION TO THE PRIESTHOOD

Thirty-eighth anniversary of my ordination to the priesthood. I celebrated the feast, as is customary, in the inner chapel of the monastery of our holy Capuchin Sisters where I always receive the most touching testimony of the daughterly affection of … Continue reading

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OUR DIVINE SAVIOUR WAS ALL THE MORE HONOURED IN THE SACRAMENT OF HIS LOVE

The Bishop of Dijon had written to me asking for some information about the association of the Adorers of the Blessed Sacrament which I approvedon June 30, 1848. I answered him saying that I had in fact authorised this association … Continue reading

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IT IS REALLY OVERWHELMING

This Diary entry gives us a clear idea of the work capacity of Eugene. Superior General of Oblates in 4 continents, Bishop of the second-largest diocese of France, dealings with the Vatican offices, as well as his involvement in the … Continue reading

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THERE MUST BE A BEGINNING TO EVERYTHING

The Bishop of Ajaccio, Corsica, was unhappy that Eugene had sent 26 year-old Fr. Berne to be a professor of theology at the Major Seminary. Eugene wrote to reassure the young Oblate. As for all the rest, don’t worry about … Continue reading

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COMMUNITY LEADERS GOVERN BROTHERS NOT SUBJECTS

While waiting to complete your community. I have written to Father Vincens to send you Father Chaine, who is very talented and preaches very well. This young Father is excellent, but accustomed to the paternal government of Father Vincens, he … Continue reading

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IT IS MUCH BETTER TO INSPIRE CONFIDENCE THAN TO FRIGHTEN PEOPLE

Fr. Dassy, community superior in Nancy, was highly talented but very severe and demanding with the members of his community. To tell you the truth, my dear Father Dassy. I cannot open a letter coming from Nancy without trembling. Since … Continue reading

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ALL OUR MEN WORK FOR THE GLORY OF THE MASTER TO THE COMMON GOOD OF THE WHOLE FAMILY

I also want to tell you that Father d’Herbomez has left with the Brothers Surel and Janin for Oregon where the need is urgent. The good Father will begin his mission on board ship where there will be about sixty … Continue reading

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I WAS DOING IT TO PREPARE AN APOSTLE WHO WAS DESTINED TO EVANGELIZE

Before going to the cathedral for the office, I ordained Fr. d’Herbomez to the priesthood in my chapel. I had invited all the Oblates present in Marseilles to be present at this very touching ordination because I was doing it … Continue reading

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I FELT CONFIDENT THAT HE WAS IN HEAVEN WHILE WE WERE HERE PRAYING FOR HIM ON EARTH

Today then, I did the ordination to the diaconate of Brother d’Herbomez with a great sadness in my heart. I left the altar of the ordination and went to the seminary to assist at the requiem Mass which was sung … Continue reading

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BUT WHAT IT HAS COST ME TO MAKE THIS SACRIFICE!

27 year-old Fr. Jean François Mounier had got typhoid fever and had died. He was a much-appreciated spiritual director, firstly as a deacon at the novitiate, and then as a newly-ordained priest at the seminary in Marseilles. Eugene loved and … Continue reading

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