Category Archives: WRITINGS

Continuing his reflection on the hardships inflicted on the Church by her enemies, Bishop Eugene points out that despite persecution, it is the example of its members that stands out. But while people are still following the path in which … Continue reading →

The Church, mother of all Christians, is called to carry in her womb all the peoples of the earth blessed in Jesus Christ… Her divine Founder predicted that “the gates of hell shall never prevail against her” (Mt 16:18) and … Continue reading →

As Bishop of Marseilles, Eugene wrote many pastoral letters to those entrusted to his care in the diocese. His Lenten letter of 1847 dealt with the death of the Pope and the election of his successor in the midst of … Continue reading →

Two years after or foundation in Aix en Provence, Eugene had described his dream for his missionary family: and even though, because of their present small number and the more urgent needs of the people around them, they have to … Continue reading →

Writing to Fr Baudrand, who had been part of the first group of missionaries to be sent to Canada, Eugene rejoices in God’s blessings outside and in France. I must also thank the Lord for keeping all of you well … Continue reading →

As Superior General of the Missionary Oblates, Eugene aimed to be in constant contact with the activities of the Oblates in France and in the missions outside. In France the main focus continued to be on the preaching parish missions. … Continue reading →

After our Lenten and Easter journey with the daily Scripture and Saint Eugene, we will resume our chronological journey through the writings of Saint Eugene de Mazenod. My aim in these daily reflections is to make the story and rich … Continue reading →

Jesus said to them, “Come, have breakfast.” And none of the disciples dared to ask him, “Who are you?” because they realized it was the Lord. Jesus came over and took the bread and gave it to them, and in … Continue reading →

He said to them, “These are my words that I spoke to you while I was still with you that everything written about me in the law of Moses and in the prophets and psalms must be fulfilled.” Luke 24:44 … Continue reading →

Then they said to each other, “Were not our hearts burning within us while he spoke to us on the way and opened the Scriptures to us?” Luke 24: 32 During Easter we are invited to spend time with Scripture. … Continue reading →