Monthly Archives: September 2012

A FATHERHOOD IN CHRIST JESUS THRU THE GOSPEL

Posted on September 5, 2012 by franksantucci

In 1818 when Eugene was reviewing his ministry during his retreat, he reflected on the youth and how happy he was with their progress, and continued: I should add that most of them owe their success to my efforts, and … Continue reading →

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FROM HUMAN FRIENDSHIP TO PASTORAL FRIENDSHIP

Posted on September 4, 2012 by franksantucci

With the emergence in his writings of the theme of Eugene’s considering himself the father of his young Missionary family, it is important to seek the origins of this expression. We have seen in previous entries how essential friendship was … Continue reading →

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ONE FATHER IS MORE THAN A HUNDRED SCHOOLMASTERS

Posted on September 3, 2012 by franksantucci

With the arrival of younger members to the community, we find the development of a very special relationship between Eugene and his Oblates: the concept of his being the father of his religious family. It was the characteristic quality that … Continue reading →

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I DO NOT KNOW YOU PERSONALLY, BUT I AM BOUND TO YOU FOREVER AS YOU ARE TO ME

Posted on September 1, 2012 by franksantucci

Today we are celebrating an important event here in the church of Oblate School of Theology. One of our young Oblates, Juan Manuel Gaspar is making his oblation for life as a Missionary Oblate of Mary Immaculate. At a joyful … Continue reading →

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