Category Archives: WRITINGS

The previous two reflections examined the place of Mary in our life and ministry. On 17 February  1826, the Church approved the change of title from Missionaries of Provence to Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate. Eugene reflected on the meaning … Continue reading →

Father Tempier and some of the diocesan officilas had come to visit Eugene at the convent where he had been recuperating and had insisted that he not return to Marseilles but continue his convalescence by visiting some of the Oblate … Continue reading →

I went to visit the Aygalades church. Proal [ed. the pastor] was in heaven to be able to show me the magnificence of the throne of the Blessed Virgin for the month of May. There is as well the Blessed … Continue reading →

When ordained as Bishop of Icosia, the political climate had made Eugene cautious not to draw too much attention to his being an Oblate of Mary Immaculate. Now, as bishop of a diocese he had to design a coat of … Continue reading →

As Eugene meditates on his responsibilities, his concern for the salvation of those entrusted to his care is a reflection of the attitude he had instilled into his Missionaries. As my obligations cannot be limited to the gaining of the … Continue reading →

Eugene’s retreat reflection continued on the meaning of the bishop as the representative of the Good Shepherd in his diocese: I give you thanks, O Lord, for having made shine forth this light from the sacred deposit of your Holy … Continue reading →

“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. … Continue reading →

Eugene was to be the instrument of God’s love for his people by making sure that he was filled with it himself. How is one to proceed if one is to hope to arrive at this? Above all I must … Continue reading →

However, one must proceed, it is what God is imposing on me, let me be brave and count on his grace. For that above all it is necessary to work seriously at becoming a saint. This new phase of my … Continue reading →

Eugene’s retreat reflections continue to invite him to an even greater trust in God All that would cost me nothing, I think, if penetrated as I am with a sense of my obligations, I could count on being understood in … Continue reading →