Category Archives: WRITINGS

Writing to the priests of his diocese, in 1840, about the civil war in Spain, Bishop de Mazenod made them aware of the suffering of their fellow-priests in exile from persecution: Since a number of years the disorders happening in … Continue reading →

Bishop de Mazenod’s “heart as big as the world” was not limited to the missionary zeal of the Oblates sent outside of France. He had a sense of communion with the Church throughout the world, especially in areas where there … Continue reading →

Writing to the Bishop of Montreal about the Oblate missionaries, Eugene said:  I await impatiently some news of the first mission that our fathers have given in the parish where you have placed them… I have learnt from Father Honorat … Continue reading →

St. Eugene wrote to the Bishop of Montreal to thank him for the warm and fatherly welcome he had given to the newly-arrived Oblates. Their letters prove to me that they know and appreciate the sentiments you manifest to them … Continue reading →

Continuing form our previous entry, we see how Eugene recommended that Louis Dassy not get carried away by his zeal for archaeology. The point he makes is relevant to all of us in our multi-tasking society: do some of our … Continue reading →

In the previous entry we saw how the talented and enthusiastic Fr Louis Dassy had become involved in archaeological pursuits. It was an honor for him that the academic world valued his competence. Eugene, however, was concerned that this young … Continue reading →

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Young Father Louis Toussaint Dassy was very talented and full of zeal. He wrote to Eugene on March 19 to wish him for his patronal feast day. He also mentioned that the Arts committee of Paris had appointed him the … Continue reading →

The Oblates were primarily preachers of the Gospel, a reality that necessitated well-prepared texts. Writing to the superior of the first Oblate community in Canada, Eugene underlined the importance of good preparation. Let the youngest amongst you be put to … Continue reading →

Knowing the zeal and generosity of the first group of Oblate missionaries in Canada, Eugene encouraged them to maintain a balance.  Do not let yourselves be overwhelmed by the work which will soon surpass your strength. One must never want … Continue reading →