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CHANGE THE WORLD
The group model that Eugene constantly came back to was that of the apostles and the first Christians: Art. 4. They will remember that they are called to continue the example that the early Christians gave to the world from … Continue reading
YEAST IN THE DOUGH
Not only were the youth to work for their own personal growth and salvation, but through the quality of their lives they were to be like yeast in the “dough” of the world so as to be a source of … Continue reading
AN INVITATION TO LIBERATION
In forming the Youth Congregation, Eugene’s aim was to help the young people to achieve a personal relationship with God, and to receive God’s gift of being set free in Jesus Christ – and consequently to lead other young people … Continue reading
AN ELITE GROUP
The Youth Congregation was an “elite” group of youth, but not in the social snobbish sense of elite because it was open to all classes. Pielorz researched the membership of the Congregation and wrote/ On the social composition, he did … Continue reading
RULES AS A COMPELLING FORCE
The Statuts were 82 pages long and were a very detailed guide to practically every aspect of the young man’s life. As demanding as they were, no one was obliged to remain a member of the Youth Congregation. The fact … Continue reading
DO NOT GIVE UP WHEN YOU FAIL
Having stressed the importance of avoiding sin at all costs, Eugene now encourages the young men of his Youth Congregation to be aware of God’s mercy when they do not live up to their ideals. To this end, they will … Continue reading
CHOOSE LIFE
The 1813 Rule for the Youth Congregation stated as fundamental attitudes of this group: the choice of living in relationship with Jesus Christ, following his will and way of life, and doing this in communion with the Church. In the … Continue reading
A MOTHER THAT GAVE THEM LIFE
The third section of the Rule life focused on the relationship of the young people with the Church: In the same way they will accept the teachings of the Holy Church. They will observe them with the full knowledge that … Continue reading
CALLED TO FOLLOW IN FRIENDSHIP
The Youth Congregation required a set of regulations to observe so as to achieve its ideals. In 1813 Eugene provided this rule of life in the Statutes. N.B. As we will reflect on some sections of this rule of life … Continue reading
A GROUP THAT WOULD MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN AIX
In his first version of the Statutes of the Congrégation de la Jeunesse Chrétienne, written in 1813, Eugene defined its main purpose in the city of Aix: To form a body of very pious young people in the city, who … Continue reading