Category Archives: WRITINGS

WHAT IS ST. EUGENE SAYING TO US AS WE EXPLORE THE OBLATE RULE OF LIFE? (C1-6)

We remember Eugene’s words that the Constitution and Rules are not a trivial unimportant thing, they are no longer simple regulations, merely pious directions; they are Rules approved by the Church after most minute examination. They have been judged holy … Continue reading

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INTER-RELIGIOUS RELATIONS: TO LOVE WHAT GOD LOVES (C6)

Our love for the Church inspires us … In our hope for the coming of God’s reign, we are united with all those who, without acknowledging Christ as Lord, nevertheless love what he loves. (Constitution 6) Initially the Oblates were … Continue reading

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THE CHURCH IS FULL OF CHARITY FOR ALL PEOPLE, REGARDLESS OF THEIR BELIEFS (C6)

Our love for the Church inspires us … In our hope for the coming of God’s reign, we are united with all those who, without acknowledging Christ as Lord, nevertheless love what he loves. (Constitution 6) Despite his theological inflexibility … Continue reading

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UNCOMPROMISING ON PRINCIPLES WHILE CARING FOR THE WELFARE OF PERSONS (C6)

Our efforts will be characterized by a genuine desire for unity with all who consider themselves followers of Jesus, so that, according to his prayer, all may believe that the Father has sent him (cf. Jn 17: 21) (Constitution 6) … Continue reading

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A GENUINE DESIRE FOR UNITY (C6)

Our efforts will be characterized by a genuine desire for unity with all who consider themselves followers of Jesus, so that, according to his prayer, all may believe that the Father has sent him (cf. Jn 17: 21) (Constitution 6) … Continue reading

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BISHOP EUGENE’S ADMIRATION FOR THE FIDELITY OF ORIENTAL CATHOLICS IN SUFFERING AND PERSECUTION (C6)

Our love for the Church inspires us … We coordinate our missionary activity with the overall pastoral plan of the local Churches where we work, and we collaborate in a spirit of brotherhood with others who work for the Gospel … Continue reading

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THE POPE FEELS ALL THE ANGUISH OF THE CHURCH (C6)

Our love for the Church inspires us to… accept loyally, with an enlightened faith, the guidance and teachings of the successors of Peter and the Apostles (Constitution 6) Writing to the people of his diocese, Bishop Eugene presented the people … Continue reading

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THE SUCCESSOR OF PETER IN THE GARDEN OF GETHSEMANE (C6)

We accept loyally, with an enlightened faith, the guidance and teachings of the successors of Peter and the Apostles (Constitution 6) Bishop Eugene’s publication for the people of his diocese of Pope Pius IX’s letter to the universal Church asking … Continue reading

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WE ACCEPT LOYALLY, WITH AN ENLIGHTENED FAITH, THE GUIDANCE AND TEACHINGS OF THE SUCCESSORS OF PETER AND THE APOSTLES (C6)

Our love for the Church inspires us to fulfil our mission in communion with the pastors whom the Lord has given to his people; we accept loyally, with an enlightened faith, the guidance and teachings of the successors of Peter … Continue reading

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OUR LOVE FOR THE CHURCH INSPIRES US TO CONSIDER THE BISHOPS AS OUR FATHERS FROM THE MOMENT THEY ADOPT US (C6)

Our love for the Church inspires us to fulfil our mission in communion with the pastors whom the Lord has given to his people. (Constitution 6) “We are the Bishop’s men” is a slogan that has been much used and … Continue reading

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