Category Archives: WRITINGS

In the preaching of parish missions, Eugene had always insisted on the paramount importance of the witness of the lifestyle of the missionaries as the primary means of conversion of the people. A program of regular prayer is the only … Continue reading →

Young Fabre, the best subject of the seminary, has been received as a novice. Eugene de Mazenod’s Diary, 17 February 1844, EO XXI This simple sentence in Eugene’s journal introduces us to the 20 year-old Joseph Fabre, who had been … Continue reading →

Come and join us for these four short sessions on St Eugene. They aim to help us to dare to come closer to God through Saint Eugene accompanying us. Four short videos and some reflection questions. They are specially prepared … Continue reading →

Reflecting on the powerful effects of the parish mission that had just concluded, Bishop Eugene marveled at the conversion of the men who usually never came near a church, and were often militantly against it.. What power has been able … Continue reading →

Bishop Eugene continues to describe the awe-filled experience of the power of God at work to convert people at the conclusion of the parish mission. Yes, a thousand men made the vaults of this church resound with hymns most touching … Continue reading →

The closure of the parish missions in Marseilles was one of the greatest consolations for Bishop Eugene as this journal entry testifies. It’s not for nothing that I did not want to permit a physician to be called; the doctor … Continue reading →

The main evangelizing activity of the Oblates in their early years of existence was the preaching of parish missions. It is not surprising then to see how important these were for Bishop de Mazenod in his diocese. It was a … Continue reading →

Bishop de Mazenod’s care for the poor of his diocese knew no limits and he relentlessly established groups to respond to the many spiritual and material needs of every category of people. Here is one example from his Diary. It’s … Continue reading →

In this beautiful reflection in his private journal, Eugene describes how he was caught up in the wonder of the presence of Jesus during his time of prayer before the Eucharist.  He writes about his desire to be united with … Continue reading →

Eugene’s strong sense of fatherhood regarding his Oblate family is evident in this letter to the Bishop of Montreal. With the Atlantic Ocean separating him from his Oblates, he is happy that Bishop Bourget regards them as his family too. … Continue reading →