Tag Archives: Cross

PARISH MISSIONS: UNDER THE LIBERATING AND LIFE-GIVING SIGN OF THE CROSS

Posted on November 17, 2010 by franksantucci

 Our missionary vocation was born when Eugene encountered the personal love of God for him when he looked at the Cross. He spent the rest of his life leading others to this same liberating experience. Henri Tempier was invited to … Continue reading →

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PARISH MISSIONS: IT IS GOD WHO MUST ACT THROUGH THE MISSIONARIES

Posted on November 16, 2010 by franksantucci

Insofar as possible, the missionaries will arrive in the place of the mission on Sunday at the time for vespers. The pastor will see to it that all the bells were rung the previous evening to solemnly announce the mission. … Continue reading →

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VOCATION: AT THE FOOT OF THE CROSS LISTEN TO WHAT GOD IS ASKING OF YOU

Posted on September 28, 2010 by franksantucci

Eugene’s letter to the 27 year-old diocesan priest, Henri Tempier, is an essential foundation document for us. It contains the seeds of what is essential in our vocation. For this reason I am breaking it up into smaller sections to … Continue reading →

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A WOODEN CROSS AND A CROWN OF THORNS ARE ABOVE THIS COAT OF ARMS

Posted on June 16, 2010 by franksantucci

In his 1839 Diary, Eugene continues to reflect on his vocation. As a son of Aix’s “high society” he could have aspired to a high position in the diocese, because his father had been President de Mazenod of the Court … Continue reading →

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