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EUGENE’S CONCERN FOR THE WELFARE OF HIS CITY
Marseilles had a reputation of not being overly favorable to King Louis Philippe, with occasional protests against him erupting. The King had consequently decided that the proposed railway line would not go to Marseilles. Eugene wrote to him to make … Continue reading
Oraison December 17, 2023
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DECEMBER 16: MEMORIAL OF THE BLESSED OBLATE MARTYRS OF LAOS
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CHRISTMAS BLESSINGS
A BLESSED CHRISTMAS TO YOU AND YOUR LOVED ONES There will be a pause in these reflections until January 8. Thirteen years of reflections continue to be available on the website https://www.eugenedemazenod.net – a treasure-chest of material to invite us … Continue reading
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PREPARING FOR CHRISTMAS WITH SAINT EUGENE
One of the privileged moments of prayer for Eugene was to be able to unite himself with those he loved in the presence of God. In our Oblate tradition we have come to know this exercise as “oraison.” As a … Continue reading
I AM OVERWHELMED WITH JOY TO BE ABLE TO SEE WHAT GOD’S GRACE HAS MADE OF THEM.
Departure of Fathers Lempfrit and Bernard and Father Arnaud for America. They will be joined in Lyon by Father Gaudet and the two lay brothers Triolle and Tisserand. Nothing could be more admirable or more lovable than these generous misssionaries. … Continue reading
TRULY, IT’S ENOUGH TO WEEP WITH JOY TO HAVE MEN OF THIS CALIBRE IN OUR CONGREGATION
Eugene had always regarded himself as the father of his missionary family. He was the Founder, and Superior General whose role was more than administrative. It was to maintain the family bonds and spirit. Eugene was the father who loved … Continue reading
ACT OF APPOINTMENT AS SUPERIOR OF THE CEYLON MISSION.
Charles Joseph Eugene de Mazenod by divine mercy and favour of the Apostolic See Bishop of Marseilles, Commander of the Holy Religious and Military Order of Saints Maurice and Lazarus, Superior General of the Congregation of Oblates of the Most Holy and Immaculate … Continue reading
A FAMILY WHICH IS SOLDIERING IN THE CHURCH UNDER THE BANNER OF MARY
Eugene’s letter to the young Oblates who had just made their lifetime oblation can apply to all of us, members of the Mazenodian Family, as we celebrate our patronal feast. My dear sons, you are quite right to congratulate yourselves … Continue reading
A MISSIONARY’S PRAYER TO MARY IMMACULATE
Bishop Vital Grandin OMI had been a missionary bishop in Canada for 47 years. Not long before his death in 1902 he composed this prayer to Mary Immaculate. As we prepare for our patronal feast tomorrow, I share it with … Continue reading