Category Archives: WRITINGS

“In the prolonged silent prayer we make each day, we let ourselves be molded by the Lord, and find in him the inspiration of our conduct” (OMI Rule of Life, 33). The practice of Oraison was an important part of St. Eugene’s daily prayer during … Continue reading →

Friendship was always an important and necessary aspect of Eugene’s life. It is thus easy to understand his special relationship with Lazarus, the Gospel friend of Jesus. It was a relationship that he translated into everyday life. Tradition had it … Continue reading →

Once Eugene had been installed as Bishop of Marseilles. one of his first actions was to insist that the diocesan priests stop living alone, or with their families, and come to live together as a community of priests in the … Continue reading →

Eugene noted with sadness in his Diary: Letter of Fr. Courtès informing me of the sudden death of the esteemed Madame de Bausset, friend and distinguished benefactress of the Mission. I immediately wrote to all our houses so that every … Continue reading →

Eugene, whose life had been changed at the sight of the Cross, and who saw the image of the crucified Savior as the most important Mazenodian symbol, was horrified that one of the Oblates did not see any meaning in … Continue reading →

In January 1838 the Oblates were in full swing preaching parish missions throughout the south of France. Eugene was receiving regular reports from seven of them and was exultant about the fruits that were being produced. Father Guigues, however, was … Continue reading →

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“In the prolonged silent prayer we make each day, we let ourselves be molded by the Lord, and find in him the inspiration of our conduct” (OMI Rule of Life, 33). The practice of Oraison was an important part of St. Eugene’s daily prayer during … Continue reading →

Eugene de Mazenod was officially installed as Bishop of Marseilles in December 1837. As Chief Shepherd he  had to draw up an episcopal coat of arms with an espiscopal motto that would be the “logo” and ideal of his ministry. … Continue reading →

Sometime after being installed as Bishop of Marseilles at the end of 1837, Eugene drew up an undated daily schedule aiming at a balance between non-stop demands of activity and the need to be be spiritually replenished so that the … Continue reading →