Category Archives: WRITINGS

As we explore Eugene’s diary entry regarding the situation in Montreal, some important lessons emerge. But the letter from the Bishop of Montréal contains reflections that are too accurate, he passes a judgement too wise for me to resist transcribing … Continue reading →

The first six Oblate missionaries sent to Canada had arrived evidently unprepared for ministry in a new continent and culture. Their experience had been of the church in France and they had worked under the constant guidance of Eugene. Now … Continue reading →

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The major ministry of the Oblates in France was the preaching of parish missions. At the end of each one, a report was sent to Eugene. After 27 years of this ministry, Eugene’s sense of wonder never diminished at how … Continue reading →

The Oblate community in Vico, Corsica, had heard about Eugene’s visit to Africa and the frightening storm on his return. They had expressed concern. You were overly alarmed about the danger in my crossing over from Africa. The windstorms that … Continue reading →

Letter from Fr.Guigues. Always stubborn in the reflections which he presents in favor of his house at l’Osier. Quite far from agreeing to release from this house the person who would be needed elsewhere, he has the nerve to request … Continue reading →

A new experience for the Founder, who until now had personally known every Oblate: the lifetime commitment of a new Oblate whom he had never met! He writes in his diary: Letter from Father Dandurand from Longueuil. This Father writes … Continue reading →

The community in Canada had been on a bumpy ride with several strong personalities interacting – not always smoothly. By now they had come to a more united lifestyle and Eugene recognized this. At this moment your house at Longueuil … Continue reading →

Continuing to read Eugene’s letter to Father Honorat, we see his good advice on learning from the experience of others. Never complain about a person to someone else. When you have observations to make, make them to the person himself … Continue reading →