Category Archives: WRITINGS

Eugene always marvelled at the inventions of his time. A few years earlier the telegraph had been invented by Morse and others, and Eugene marvelled at its speed of communication: Would to God that we had so swift a means … Continue reading →

The beginnings of the Oblate mission in Ceylon, in the area of Jaffna, were not as smooth as Eugene had hoped. There were many factions in the church as we will see in the future. More urgent was the sending … Continue reading →

Together with Mary and St Eugene we stand in wonder and awe at the birth of our Savior. A Blessed Christmas to each of you and your loved ones. The daily reflections will begin again with the arrival of the … Continue reading →

“They will always regard her as mother” Eugene had written when we officially became Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate after our papal approbation in 1826. He asked us to have a “tender and filial devotion.” Throughout his whole life he … Continue reading →

Writing from Rome, where he was to participate in the proclamation of the dogma of the Immaculate Conception, Eugene wrote to the Oblates in Marseilles. On the feast day itself, we must expose the Blessed Sacrament at eleven o’clock of … Continue reading →

In February 1849, Pope Pius IX had consulted all the bishops of the world asking their opinion on possibly proclaiming the dogma of the Immaculate Conception What do you have to say about the beautiful decision to be taken concerning … Continue reading →

Reflecting on the zealous achievements of his missionary family, Eugene exclaimed: What is remarkable is that these marvels are accomplished by our men who attribute to Mary Immaculate all these great things Letter to Fr Hippolyte Courtès in Aix en … Continue reading →

As Superior General, whenever Eugene sent Oblates to the missions outside of France, he entrusted them to Mary Immaculate’s care. Here are just two examples. When he sent Father Semeria and the first community to Ceylon: Now go forward, beloved … Continue reading →

Eugene’s diary entry notes: It is appropriate to recount here the privilege granted to our congregation by our Holy Father Pope Gregory XVI, in regard to the scapular or little habit of the Holy Virgin, decreed by the general chapter … Continue reading →

We are members of the prophetic Church. While recognizing our own need for conversion, we bear witness to God’s holiness and justice. We announce the liberating presence of Jesus Christ and the new world born in his resurrection. We will … Continue reading →