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Monthly Archives: December 2011
THE FIRST GROUP OF MARTYRS
On July 24, the third day of their imprisonment in their own house, at around three in the morning, the first executions were held. Seven of the Oblate religious were called and separated from the rest. With no explanation they … Continue reading
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THE SPANISH MARTYRS: NOTHING CAN DESTROY THE LOVE OF JESUS CHRIST FOR US
On July 20, 1936, the socialist and communist youth took to the streets of Madrid and set about destroying churches and convents. This gave the signal to the militants in Pozuelo to so the same, and they attacked the chapel … Continue reading
SAINT EUGENE SPEAKS THROUGH THE SPANISH MARTYRS
On Saturday December 17 in Madrid, the beatification ceremony will take place of 23 martyrs: one, who was a husband and father, and 22 Oblate religious and priests who were put to death in 1936 because of who they were and what they stood … Continue reading
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DISCOURAGING VICE
Before the Youth Congregation helped one of its members financially, it investigated his circumstances. If it came to light that his misfortune was caused through his own misbehaviour, then no help would be given because it would be seen as … Continue reading
AN ATTITUDE OF AWARENESS
When a member of the Youth Congregation fell into material need, it was not a haphazard help that he received. The Congregation had a systematic and just way of handling the problem. In the case of the young man himself … Continue reading
SHARING RESOURCES TO EASE ONE ANOTHER’S POVERTY
If a sudden misfortune were to hit a young member, the Youth Congregation would immediately respond from its funds. In the case where the Congregation did not have sufficient resources available at that moment, an appeal was made to the … Continue reading
WHEN POVERTY STRIKES
The concern of the Congregation when its members fall into misery: Art. 9. If, as a result of unfortunate circumstances, a congregant falls into poverty, the Congregation cannot allow him to remain in a state of destitution. It will immediately … Continue reading
A BROTHERHOOD IN WORK
We continue our exploration of how Eugene wanted to form his Youth Congregation into a family that expressed this relationship in practical ways. We read in the Rule of Life; ART. 6. When the members of the Congregation will need … Continue reading
GAMES AS A SCHOOL OF RELATIONSHIPS
Art. 6 However noisy these games may be, whatever the enthusiasm they do them with, they will never allow themselves to do anything against the respect which is owed to God, and against the charity which one’s neighbour has the … Continue reading
RUNNING, JUMPING, SINGING
The meetings of the Youth Congregation took place twice a week and consisted of a day constructed around an equilibrium of instruction, prayer and time to enjoy being with each other. Each activity had to be done fully, thus when … Continue reading