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MEN PREFER TO BE PRIESTS RATHER THAN RELIGIOUS BROTHERS
Eugene looked at the Brothers in Rome with admiration, and wished that more would join the Oblates in France. Amongst others, they have three Germans who are a treasure… I do not know why we have none of these good … Continue reading
RELIGIOUS BROTHERS EVANGELIZE THROUGH THEIR TALENTS
From the moment that the Oblates became a religious congregation in 1818, the membership was open to men who wished to be missionaries either as priests or as brothers. Initially there were very few who joined to be Brothers and … Continue reading
HE LIVED, AND LET OTHERS WATCH HIM DO IT
Eugene, as founder of the Oblates, considered himself the religious father of each member. Hippolyte Courtès had a special place in Eugene’s life. As an adolescent he had been a member of Eugene’s youth congregation, then he was in the … Continue reading
FINANCES: IT IS MY CLOTHES THAT GIVE ME TROUBLE
Eugene was scrupulous about not unnecessary expenses for himself. Writing to Tempier from Rome, he gives an insight into the steps that his frugality led him. With this money I have paid my debts, that is to say, two months … Continue reading
FINANCES: COOPERATING WITH DIVINE PROVIDENCE
From Rome, Eugene shares his concern about the finances of the Oblates and the obligation to provide for the needs of the members in future. I would wish you not to overlook a matter which preoccupies me constantly and that … Continue reading
THINKING BIG
While Eugene was waiting for the cardinals to meet to discuss the status of the Oblates, he continued to occupy himself with the concerns of the Oblate Congregation. I will comment on some of these letters and the concerns that … Continue reading
EVENTS WHICH BEAR THE SIGN OF A SPECIAL PROTECTION
When I reflect on how our business is going forward, I am filled with admiration for the goodness of God and feel carried away with feelings of great gratitude. Up to this moment, it all bears the mark of a … Continue reading
IN SORROWFUL MOMENTS, PRAYER HAS TAKEN ON MORE TENDERNESS AND ALMOST THE FAMILIARITY OF A CHILD TOWARDS A FATHER
You know that since my arrival at Rome, I have been offering the Holy Mass for the success of our cause and never come before the holy sacrament without speaking of it to our Lord. I never invoke a saint … Continue reading
LET US CONTINUE TO PRAY, MY DEAR FRIEND, AND LET US NOT CEASE TO PUT OUR CONFIDENCE IN GOD
Eugene’s desire to live close to God at all times, gave him a sense of serenity. His habit of constantly making himself aware of the presence of God, of living his oblation, gave him a confidence that, come what may, … Continue reading
THE SACRED FIRE OF LOVE
What gave Eugene the inner strength to keep him going? We catch another glimpse in the Mass he celebrated at the tomb of Peter – he speaks of “the sacred fire of love” that he recalled in the lives and … Continue reading