Category Archives: WRITINGS

The busy Bishop of Marseilles was constantly interrupted and had to struggle to make time to do what he loved the most: communicate with the members of his Oblate family. He was particularly concerned about the welfare of the younger … Continue reading →

Come and see the place where he lay. Then go quickly and tell his disciples, ‘He has been raised from the dead, and he is going before you to Galilee; there you will see him.’ (Matthew 28: 7) After journeying with … Continue reading →

HOLY SATURDAY: A TIME OF EMPTY WAITING “That is what Holy Saturday has taught me about being Christian. Between the great dramas of life, there is almost always a time of empty waiting — with nothing to do and no … Continue reading →

In the days when Christ was in the flesh, he offered prayers and supplications with loud cries and tears to the one who was able to save him from death, and he was heard because of his reverence. Son though he was, he … Continue reading →

Those who eat my flesh and drink my blood have eternal life, and I will raise them up on the last day, for my flesh is true food, and my blood is true drink. Those who eat my flesh and … Continue reading →

“My appointed time draws near; in your house I shall celebrate the Passover with my disciples.” The disciples then did as Jesus had ordered, and prepared the Passover. Mt 26: 18-19 St Eugene knew darkness and seeming-hopelessness many times in his … Continue reading →

Peter said to him, “Master, why can I not follow you now? I will lay down my life for you.” Jesus answered, “Will you lay down your life for me? Amen, amen, I say to you, the cock will not … Continue reading →

Despite opposition from some in the city, the military authorities and the press, the procession was a great success. The news of this decision had filled the Catholics with joy and, in spite of the remarks of certain fainthearted persons … Continue reading →

Writing in his diary, Eugene reflected on the procession he had had the courage to organize: General procession. This procession had been recommended as having to make up for those which were not able to take place at the time … Continue reading →

Eugene had appointed Fr Joseph Burfin as superior of the community in Limoges. Their relationship was not always smooth and they had occasional disagreements. In responding to him Eugene used the Oblate Rule as his guide. The spirit of this … Continue reading →