Monthly Archives: August 2014

YEAST AS A MODEL FOR OBLATES ON WORKING FOR QUIET CHANGE

Writing about the death of Father Marcou, Eugene had recalled the association at the Aix seminary founded by Eugene as a young priest: Beginning in 1812, I had introduced to this seminary where I made my annual retreat, the zealous … Continue reading

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HOW HAPPY I AM TO DIE IN THE CONGREGATION

On the anniversary of Father Marcou’s death, Eugene’s reminiscences led him to recall his exemplary last days. Fr. Marcou lived only for a few more months, gradually fading away and resigned to being the victim who made his sacrifice to … Continue reading

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THE LAST IMPORTANT ACT OF THIS LIFE IN WHICH HE SEALED THE OFFERING OF HIS WHOLE BEING WHICH HE HAD MADE THROUGHOUT MANY YEARS

On the anniversary of Father Marcou’s death, Eugene’s reminiscences led him to recall his dedication and zeal in spite of his illness Fr. Marcou still had the strength to come back to Marseilles where I found him on my return … Continue reading

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HE LAUNCHED OUT ON THE MISSIONS WHERE HIS LOVE FOR GOD AND FOR HIS NEIGHBOR CAUSED HIM TO WORK WONDERS

On the anniversary of Father Marcou’s death, Eugene’s reminiscences led him to recall his priestly ministry He had scarcely been raised to the priesthood when he launched out on the missions where his love for God and for his neighbour … Continue reading

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FORMATION: GOOD EXAMPLE CHANGES PEOPLE

On the anniversary of Father Marcou’s death, Eugene’s reminiscences led him to recall the origins of Fr Marcou’s Oblate vocation journey. After several years in the youth congregation and the practice of virtue, he entered the seminary. His piety became … Continue reading

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NOT CONTENT WITH HAVING RESPONDED BY STRIKING THEM WITH HIS UMBRELLA, HE REGRETTED NOT HAVING STRUCK HARD ENOUGH

On the anniversary of Father Marcou’s death, Eugene’s reminiscences led him to recall an incident involving him when he was a member of the Aix youth congregation An incident which recalls the lives of the saints occurred one day when, … Continue reading

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HE WAS ONE OF THE FIRST SEVEN WHO MADE UP THE YOUTH CONGREGATION WHICH THE LORD INSPIRED ME TO FOUND

Following Jacques Marcou’s death, Eugene had written: “I weep for a brother so precious to our Society.” Twelve years later, in his diary, Eugene recalled the death and the meaning of the young man’s life for him. August 20: Mass … Continue reading

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COMMUNITY: WE WILL KEEP ALIVE THE MEMORY OF OUR DECEASED

After the death of Father Marcou, Eugene contacted all the Oblates to remind them of their community obligation to pray for the peaceful repose of their deceased brother. I will give you some day more circumstantial details. You know that … Continue reading

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I WEEP FOR A BROTHER SO PRECIOUS TO OUR SOCIETY

I weep for a brother so precious to our Society, to which he was so attached, but I do reproach myself for my tears in a way, as if I dared regret his happiness. He will be our protector beside … Continue reading

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THE INSPIRING DEPARTURE OF A PURE SOUL WHO IS GOING TO BE UNITED TO HIS GOD FOR ALL ETERNITY

Eugene writes to Fr Honorat, at Notre Dame du Laus, to announce the death of the 26 year-old Oblate, Jacques Marcou. The good God has just taken from us, my very dear Father, one of our most saintly missionaries. Yesterday … Continue reading

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