Category Archives: WRITINGS

We will always be close to the people with whom we work, taking into account their values and aspirations. Constitution 8 When Eugene became Bishop of Marseilles in 1837 he made a statement that was to sum up the next … Continue reading →

We must always be sensitive to the mentality of the people, drawing on the riches of their culture and religious traditions Rule 8a Eugene, as Oblate and bishop, was aware of and appreciated the importance of the local customs (even … Continue reading →

We will always be close to the people with whom we work, taking into account their values and aspirations. Constitution 8 We will let our lives be enriched by the poor and the marginalized as we work with them, for … Continue reading →

We will always be close to the people with whom we work, taking into account their values and aspirations. Constitution 8 Nearly 200 years after our foundation, an Oblate recounts his experience: I remember very well how, when I was … Continue reading →

We will always be close to the people with whom we work, taking into account their values and aspirations. Constitution 8 The closeness of the Missionaries to the people made them favour the lowly at all times, but not to … Continue reading →

We will always be close to the people with whom we work, taking into account their values and aspirations. Constitution 8 The Missionaries preached in Provençal, and their use of this language brought them closer to the humble and lesser-educated … Continue reading →

We will always be close to the people with whom we work, taking into account their values and aspirations… Awareness of our own shortcomings humbles us, yet God’s power makes us confident Constitution 8 After visiting all the people in … Continue reading →

We will always be close to the people with whom we work, taking into account their values and aspirations… Awareness of our own shortcomings humbles us, yet God’s power makes us confident as we strive to bring all people – … Continue reading →

We will always be close to the people with whom we work, taking into account their values and aspirations. Constitution 8 Eugene transmitted his methodology of being close to the people to his newly-founded group of Missionaries who were founded … Continue reading →

We will always be close to the people with whom we work, taking into account their values and aspirations. Constitution 8 One of Eugene’s major ministries after his ordination was to the youth of Aix. Looking back on this ministry, … Continue reading →