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THE IDENTITY OF THE MAZENODIAN FAMILY: HAVING THE SAME ATTITUDE AS JESUS
Continuing his presentation of the vocation of the Missionary, Eugene reflected on how to maintain the spirit of the apostolic model in everyday life: So he ought to do everything to arrive at this desirable holiness which is to produce … Continue reading
THE IDENTITY OF THE MAZENODIAN FAMILY: THE ONLY BLUEPRINT
Our present reflection on the letter to the person who wished to join the Missionaries in 1819 is important. In it Eugene sums up the heart of the Missionary vocation after three years of lived experience and reflection. The fundamental … Continue reading
THE IDENTITY OF THE MAZENODIAN FAMILY: AWARENESS OF IMPERFECTION AS A MEANS OF GROWTH
Eugene’s relationship with God was such a powerful source of life for him that he wanted to bring as many people as possible to share in his same vision and experience. In a letter to someone who was thinking about … Continue reading
THE IDENTITY OF THE MAZENODIAN FAMILY: THE QUALITIES OF THE MISSIONARY NO MATTER WHERE HE IS
In sending the first Missionaries to Notre Dame du Laus, Eugene wanted to make sure that there be no confusion as to the identity of this group. It was important that the diocesan authorities of Digne understood clearly that they … Continue reading
THE IDENTITY OF THE MAZENODIAN FAMILY: THE TECHNIQUES OF OUR SPIRIT
The major event of 1819 was the community of Missionaries establishing themselves at the shrine of Notre Dame du Laus in January. Until now the community had been based solely in Aix, and it had been easy to maintain the … Continue reading
REVIVAL
After our short pause, we return to the activities of Eugene and the Missionaries of Provence in 1819. We had just concluded reflecting on the writings on the mission preached in Barjols. To keep the momentum moving, the Missionaries usually … Continue reading
PRAYING WITH MEN AND WOMEN CONTINUOUSLY IN MOTION
As for London, it is another world. To give an idea of its restlessness is impossible. It is an anthill of men and women continuously in motion on every side. I’ll give you an account of it all viva voce. … Continue reading
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THAT IS WHERE AN OBLATE HOUSE SHOULD BE ESTABLISHED
There has been a pause in our daily reflections because I was on retreat at our Oblate house in Tower Hill, London. Eugene had visited this city twice as Leflon describes: Moreover, in England, the dazzling facade of bustling activity, … Continue reading
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REFLECTION PAUSE
Saint Eugene is not going to speak to us for a few days. I will be doing my annual retreat and will switch off the computer until June 10. If you are in danger of having withdrawal symptoms without your … Continue reading
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LOOKING BACK WITH SATISFACTION
The mission in Barjols ended on 20 December but the fervor of the people continued after the departure of the Missionaries, as Eugene wrote with satisfaction: The parish priest at Barjols tells me that during the past 18 years he … Continue reading