Monthly Archives: May 2013

THE GOODNESS OF A PERSON SPREADS IN ALL DIRECTIONS

Posted on May 8, 2013 by franksantucci

Writing from Nice: I have already a priest who is willing to join but perhaps they will give him grudgingly as he is the director of the seminary; he is an angel of virtue and a charming man. Letter to … Continue reading →

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BRINGERS OF LIFE TO THE MOST ABANDONED

Posted on May 7, 2013 by franksantucci

During the lull in summer activities in the diocese of Marseille, Eugene took the opportunity to respond to an invitation to minister to the needs of a group in the city of Nice – which at that stage was not … Continue reading →

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SAINT EUGENE HAS BEEN SPEAKING TO US FOR THREE YEARS

Posted on May 6, 2013 by franksantucci

“A father’s communication with his many children… that is one of the most agreeable occupations of my life” Circular Letter to all Oblates, 2 February 1857, Circular letter no. 2, EO XII Since May 2010 there have been 860 daily … Continue reading →

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YOU ACT AS IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A BODY

Posted on May 4, 2013 by franksantucci

Eugene was always concerned about the health of the Oblates, but never concerned about his own. Here, the community of Aix tries to convince him that he must not pretend that he does not have a body with needs. Rey … Continue reading →

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THE OBLATE IS ALWAYS MEANT TO BE A TEAM PLAYER

Posted on May 3, 2013 by franksantucci

Henri Tempier had been away from the “slavery” of the administrative work of the Diocese of Marseille for a few weeks, spending time with the Oblate community of Notre Dame du Laus. On his return to Marseille, Eugene wrote to … Continue reading →

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GOD IS THERE WITH HIS GRACE

Posted on May 2, 2013 by franksantucci

Continuing to encourage the young seminarian, Marius Bernard, in his struggle against temptations, Eugene reassures him that if he is true to his spirit of oblation he will be safe. The person who has made a commitment to living “all … Continue reading →

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YOUR CONSTANT DESIRE TO LOVE GOD SHOULD REASSURE YOU

Posted on May 1, 2013 by franksantucci

The young Marius Bernard was obviously struggling with temptations – the text does not specify their nature, but they were causing obvious distress in his life.. Eugene counsels and encourages him: There is nothing simpler, more common, my dear friend, … Continue reading →

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