Category Archives: WRITINGS

Once Eugene had been named as Bishop of Marseilles it was necessary to conclude a number of lengthy formalities with the Vatican and with the Franch Government before being formally installed. The last of these to go to Paris to … Continue reading →

“Yes, I will live my life in relationship with God and according to God’s commandments” is a commitment that has to be renewed regularly. Twenty-one years into the preaching of parish missions, Eugene reexamined the importance of some of the … Continue reading →

One of the powerful ceremonies of each mission was the penitential procession carried out very dramatically in order to convey an unforgettable life-changing message: “by his wounds you have been healed.” I repeat, it is the norm that the superior … Continue reading →

The central mission of each Oblate community was the preaching of missions in the Provençal language. Since 1816, the format of these missions had been unchanged. Eugene  reminds the Oblates of the highlights of each mission. Every ceremony was meant … Continue reading →

“Confirmation at the La Charité home. A great number of children were presented to me to receive this sacrament”   Always close to the people, especially the poor in this almshouse of Marseilles “for the vagrants and the homeless,” Eugene … Continue reading →

Eugene recalls the death of a 28-year old Missionary Oblate as a result of typhus  We just held the anniversary service for our Father Pons… Here we put feeling into what we were doing, and it was easy to recognize … Continue reading →

This adventure of exploring Eugene’s writings in chronological order began 10 years ago on 1 May 2010. Since then, 2295 entries have been published. I just cannot believe that this has all happened! And, Eleanor Rabnett has faithfully written her … Continue reading →

“Do you love me?” (John 21:16 “After Jesus had revealed himself to his disciples and eaten breakfast with them” is the beginning of today’s Gospel (John 21:15-19). Throughout Lent and the Easter season Jesus has been “eating breakfast” with us … Continue reading →

“I made known to them your name and I will make it known, that the love with which you loved me may be in them and I in them.” (John 17:26) With today’s Gospel (John 17:20-26) we conclude the prayer … Continue reading →

“As you sent me into the world, so I sent them into the world. And I consecrate myself for them, so that they also may be consecrated in truth.”(John 17:18-19) Jesus concluded his Last Supper discourse with a beautiful prayer … Continue reading →