Category Archives: WRITINGS

“God’s work done in God’s way will never lack God’s supply.” (Hudson Taylor) The Canadian Oblate, Alexandre Taché, was a 22 year-old scholastic when Eugene sent him to St Boniface.  Writing to Fr Pierre Aubert about him, Eugene said: I … Continue reading →

“There are glances which have a marked influence on one’s whole existence. The look which I laid upon Fathers Honorat and Telmon contributed in no small measure to the whole direction of my life.” (Alexandre Taché OMI) Bishop Joseph Norbert … Continue reading →

“Missionary zeal does not grow out of intellectual beliefs, nor out of theological arguments, but out of love. If I do not love a person I am not moved to help him by proofs that he is in need; if … Continue reading →

“Trust has to be earned, and should come only after the passage of time.” (Arthur Ashe) The Oblate presence in England started suddenly on an insecure foundation with the arrival of the just-ordained and inexperienced Father Daly. It was difficult … Continue reading →

“Good is never accomplished except at the cost of those who do it, truth never breaks through except through the sacrifice of those who spread it.” (St. John Henry Newman) Eugene noted in his diary: July 1st:  Fr. Cooke, an … Continue reading →

“Here below to live is to change and to be perfect is to have changed often.” (St. John Henry Newman) Eugene’s diary entry refers to a meeting in England between Oblate Father Frédèric Perron and John Henry Newman (1801-1890), the … Continue reading →

“All life demands struggle. Those who have everything given to them become lazy, selfish, and insensitive to the real values of life. The very striving and hard work that we so constantly try to avoid is the major building block … Continue reading →

” Lead, kindly Light, amid th’encircling gloom; Lead thou me on! The night is dark, and I am far from home; Lead thou me on! Keep thou my feet; I do not ask to see the distant scene—one step enough … Continue reading →

“What you’re supposed to do when you don’t like a thing is change it. If you can’t change it, change the way you think about it.” (Maya Angelou) In his journal, Eugene wrote with a sense of humor: Letter from … Continue reading →

“The fear of death follows from the fear of life. A person who lives fully is prepared to die at any time.” (Mark Twain) Eugene describes the death of the 33 year-old Father Antoine-Marie Gibelli, who had spent over eight … Continue reading →