Category Archives: WRITINGS

In the previous entry we saw Eugene’s reaction to the misbehaviour of young Fr. Molinari. Now he was given a second chance. What remains to be done now? Father Magnan. full of charity for you. is agreeable to keep you … Continue reading →

28 year-old Father Molinari was working in Corsica and his lifestyle left much to be desired. Eugene had put his trust in him and had been disappointed. My dear Father Molinari, I never expected that you would cause me such … Continue reading →

Writing to the first four Oblate Missionaries in Jaffna, Eugene stressed what the foundation of their mission had to be. Not being able to write to you individually, I address myself to all of you, my dear sons, who have … Continue reading →

Save the date and join us for the 2024 Kusenberger Lecture presented by Fr. Luis Ignacio Rois Alonso, O.M.I., the Superior General of the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate. This lecture will explore the rich legacy of St. Eugene de … 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). https://sites.google.com/view/mazenodianfamily/monthly-oraison/what-is-oraison/january-2024?authuser=0

What you must do is to insist with the Vicar Apostolic that he never separate you. You must not give way to contrary arguments that may be put to you. You must make it known that this would be in … Continue reading →

A former Oblate, Fr Reinaud, was working as a diocesan priest in Ceylon and had been instrumental in suggesting to the Bishop that the Oblates be invited to the island. He was an ambitious person and did not give good … Continue reading →

I have received your two letters, my dear Fr. Semeria, I would not say merely with great pleasure, but with a transport of joy. I was counting the days and the hours, and continually asking whether the boat had yet … Continue reading →

Father Leonard was completing his successful recruiting campaign in the French seminaries in search of missionaries to join the Oblates (see: https://www.eugenedemazenod.net/?p=5497 and related entries). Now he had another new mission field to speak about: Ceylon. I have received letters … Continue reading →

The excitement of the arrival of the first-ever steam locomotives in Provence, continued the day after the blessing. Six hundred people were invited to ride in the new train from Marseilles to Arles and back for a similar ceremony. Bishop … Continue reading →