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Monthly Archives: September 2019
THE MEMORY OF INTIMATE COMMUNICATIONS OF GRACE IS A SUSTAINING FORCE
When we are in periods of darkness, our light and strength comes from remembering our experiences of God. When I hear what you say about the workings of grace in yourself. I am filled with an almost tangible joy; that … Continue reading
WHAT I CAN’T BEAR IS HAVING IN MY HANDS THE FATE OF SOMEONE DEVOTED TO ME, HAVING IT IN MY POWER TO MAKE HIM HAPPY OR UNHAPPY
Two weeks later, Eugene continues to oppose the suggestion that his servant be fired because it would cause that man sorrow and misfortune. I don’t, strictly speaking, need this man’s services, nor anybody else’s. What I can’t bear is having … Continue reading
BUT I DO IT SO THAT THE CAUSE OF HIS WRONGDOING WILL BE UNDERSTOOD AND TO RAISE THE HOPE THAT HE WON’T REPEAT THEM AGAIN
The message that Eugene and the Oblates always preached was that of God’s mercy and the possibility of a wrongdoer to convert and start again on a better path. Eugene lived this approach in his personal life too, and not … Continue reading
YOU KNOW ME WELL ENOUGH TO UNDERSTAND HOW I FELT WITH THIS DAGGER PLUNGED DEEP INTO MY SOUL
Communication was slow in Eugene’s time and he had heard a rumor that his closest companion, Henri Tempier, had been dangerously ill. This letter shows how badly Eugene had taken the news and the sensitivity of his heart. A few … Continue reading
GRACE FLOWED FROM THE FATHER OVER HIS CHILDREN
Eugene, as father of the Oblate family, rejoices when he can express this paternity in the special moment of ordaining Etienne Semeria to the priesthood. The ordination of Father Semeria was a real family feastday which gave a special character … Continue reading
OBLATES ARE MORE THAN A GROUP OF PRIESTS LIVING UNDER THE SAME ROOF, AS PASTORS FROM THE SURROUNDING NEIGHBORHOOD MIGHT DO
If one can find in your house no more than a group of priests living under the same roof, as pastors from the surrounding neighbourhood might do, you will be guilty before me, before the Congregation and before God; and … Continue reading
BE FLEXIBLE AS TO FORMALITIES BUT RIGID REGARDING THE OBLATE RULE AND SPIRIT
The Oblate community at Notre Dame de l’Osier ranged in age from 27 to 32 years of age and with minimal years of experience of priestly ministry. For this reason, Eugene kept a watchful eye over them and guided them … Continue reading
AT THE SERVICE OF THIS SANCTUARY SO AS TO GIVE A BETTER DIRECTION TO PEOPLE’S DEVOTION
The missionaries in charge of the Shrine of Our Lady of Osier are reminded: As to matters outside the house, remember that Providence has put you at the service of this sanctuary so as to give a better direction to … Continue reading
THE MOST EFFECTIVE MEANS OF BEING HEARD IS FOR US TO BE EVERYTHING WE ARE CALLED TO BE
Writing to the superior of this Marian shrine that had been in the care of a group of young Oblates for a short time, Eugene referred to one of the aims of the Oblates when we were founded: to work … Continue reading
NOW I AM PROPERLY AND LEGALLY A FRENCH PRELATE AND NO LONGER NEED TO FEAR EXPULSION FROM THE BORDERS OF FRANCE
Five days later, on January 25, Eugene came to the Tuilleries to take the oath to the king, which would officially prove his reconciliation with the July regime. He wrote to Father Courtès. My dear Father Courtès, although Tempier is … Continue reading