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THE FIRST OBLATE MISSION IN THE UNITED STATES
The Missionary Oblates had arrived in the east of Canada in 1841. Now, five years later, they were invited to establish themselves in the west coast of North America. Eugene de Mazenod wrote to an Oblate in France: Bishop Blanchet, … Continue reading
RECALLING OUR FOUNDING STORY 207 YEARS LATER
The all-important first day of community life for the Missionaries was obviously a story often repeated in all its details over the past 207 years. In his Memoires, Father Tempier, described it as: “This memorable day that I will never … Continue reading
SELF-CARE AS CARE FOR OTHERS
Father Adrien Telmon’s missionary zeal in caring for others was indefatigable, but at a price. He had eventually fallen ill and needed to be cared for by the Grey Sisters in Ottawa. Eugene’s letter of gratitude to them for their … Continue reading
BURNOUT
Father Adrien Telmon, one of the Oblate pioneers in Canada, was a whirlwind of activity! Highly talented, creative and impulsive, he zealously threw himself into countless missionary projects in France, and now in Canada. Eugene was concerned for his welfare. … 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
WHAT GRATITUDE MUST FILL OUR HEARTS
Thursday of the Fourth Week of Advent Mary said: “My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord… the Almighty has done great things for me, and holy is his Name. He has mercy on those who fear him in every … Continue reading
I HAVE ALWAYS BEEN A MAN OF DESIRES
Wednesday of the Fourth Week of Advent Elizabeth said: “For at the moment the sound of your greeting reached my ears, the infant in my womb leaped for joy. Blessed are you who believed that what was spoken to you by the … Continue reading
GOD WHO SHOWS US THE ROAD AND WILL NOT ABANDON US
Tuesday of the Fourth Week of Advent And coming to her, the angel said, “Hail, full of grace! The Lord is with you.” But she was greatly troubled at what was said and pondered what sort of greeting this might … Continue reading