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ALL MY STEPS, ALL MY PROPOSALS, SEEMED GUIDED BY A SUPERNATURAL LIGHT WHICH LED ME TO DO AND SAY PRECISELY WHAT WAS NECESSARY
The long-awaited goal of the papal approval of the Oblate Congregation was on the point of being achieved. The board of cardinals had voted positively and all that was needed was the signature of the Pope. Eugene writes to Henri … Continue reading
NONE OF US SHOULD EVER BECOME UNAWARE OF HOW EVIDENT GOD’S PROTECTION HAS BEEN
Finally, a decision: Hush! dear Tempier, I speak to you softly yet loud enough for you to hear. Yesterday, the 15th of the month of February of the year of grace 1826, the Congregation of Cardinals, assembled under the presidency … Continue reading
NINE CONSECUTIVE MASSES LATER
Eugene describes the well-known story of the events of the day of the decisive meeting of the cardinals: (Yesterday) I did not waste a minute. I said Mass early, and then visited Cardinal Pedicini to inform him of Cardinal Pallotta’s … Continue reading
THE TANGIBLE WITNESS OF ONE’S LIFE
In preparation for the decision-making meeting of the cardinals, Eugene went to meet one of them, for the first time, on the day before. I think I told you that Cardinal Pallotta had put me off until Tuesday at ten … Continue reading
IN ROME WE ARE SLAVES OF RED TAPE
Eugene continues his narrative about being in Rome to try to receive papal approval of the Oblates My worries begin once more, my dear Tempier, in regard to how our affairs are progressing, for they are underway now after a … Continue reading
FEBRUARY 17: A BACKWARD-LOOKING-CELEBRATION OR AN INJECTION OF PROPULSION FUEL?
For the past five months we have been following the writings of Eugene while he was in Rome for the papal approbation of the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate. 17 February 1826 marks the day when this happened, and it … Continue reading
THINKING BIG
While Eugene was waiting for the cardinals to meet to discuss the status of the Oblates, he continued to occupy himself with the concerns of the Oblate Congregation. I will comment on some of these letters and the concerns that … Continue reading
EVENTS WHICH BEAR THE SIGN OF A SPECIAL PROTECTION
When I reflect on how our business is going forward, I am filled with admiration for the goodness of God and feel carried away with feelings of great gratitude. Up to this moment, it all bears the mark of a … Continue reading
IN SORROWFUL MOMENTS, PRAYER HAS TAKEN ON MORE TENDERNESS AND ALMOST THE FAMILIARITY OF A CHILD TOWARDS A FATHER
You know that since my arrival at Rome, I have been offering the Holy Mass for the success of our cause and never come before the holy sacrament without speaking of it to our Lord. I never invoke a saint … Continue reading
PATIENCE, PERSISTENCE AND PERSPIRATION
The presentation of Eugene’s request to the Pope to shorten the approbation process turned out to be interminably linked with the saga of a cardinal’s health! I will have nothing new to tell you concerning the matter for which I … Continue reading