Category Archives: WRITINGS

Our Rule of Life begins by expressing HOW we are part of the Oblate charism: The call of Jesus Christ, heard within the Church through people’s need for salvation, draws us together as Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate. Christ thus … Continue reading →

The first article of the constitution of any group of people is generally the one that defines the group and its purpose. This is what our Constitution 1 is for us. It begins by expressing WHY we are part of … Continue reading →

The call of Jesus Christ… (Constitution 1) These opening words of the OMI Rule of Life evoke a smiling Jesus looking at people and inviting them to share in the source of his serenity and joy: to be pilgrims of … Continue reading →

In preparation for next year’s two hundredth anniversary of the pontifical approbation of our Rule and official recognition of our charism, join St Eugene (and me) in spending some time exploring he Rule and its contents. “St Eugene speaks” to … Continue reading →

Eugene’s pilgrimage of relationship with Jesus is mirrored in our present Rule: Novitiate formation ends with a free and faith-filled commitment in the Oblate Congregation. The novice, having experienced the Father’s love in Jesus, dedicates his life to making that … Continue reading →

When Eugene contemplated his religious family, he recalled his own vocation. He had experienced the Crucified Christ as his Savior and understood that he was being called to be His co-worker: to journey with others in their search for meaning … Continue reading →

Can I ever forget the sight of the Cross on that Good Friday? St Eugene de Mazenod At the sight of the Cross Eugene understood that he was poor and needed the Savior. His years of “searching for happiness” finally … Continue reading →

Eugene’s life changed at the foot of the Cross when he realized that he was poor and needed the Savior. He then became aware of the poverty of people in France, and later throughout the world, because they did not … Continue reading →

When Jesus began his public ministry, he announced: “The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to bring the Good News to the poor” (Luke 4, 18) One Good Friday when the young and directionless … Continue reading →

In  focusing on the Oblate Rule as a reflection of the Gospel, Vatican II reminds us that each founding figure, and the charismatic family around that figure, reflects a particular aspect of Jesus Christ, which is expressed in their Rule: … Continue reading →