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LET’S DO SOME GOOD WHILE WE HAVE THE TIME
In his correspondence with the various bishops, under whose jurisdiction the Oblates ministered, Eugene was always focused on ministry in accordance with the founding inspiration he had received from God. While always wishing to cooperate with tehj nbishops in whose … Continue reading
A RULE OF LIFE AS A LANTERN IN THE DARK
The Church’s approbation of our Rule of Life, on 17 February 1826, was a recognition and confirmation that our Oblate charism came from God, and that by following the Rule we were assured of walking on a secure road to … Continue reading
COUNTING GOD’S BLESSINGS – AND RECORDING THEM
Eugene had asked each Oblate to recall and write his memories of the life of the Society. Father Suzanne had written something on the history of the Oblates in Marseille. Reading what he had written, Eugene stressed the importance of … Continue reading
A BISHOP’S REQUEST THAT DOES NOT CORRESPOND WITH OUR CHARISM
Marius Suzanne, convalescing from his serious illness, had been approached by the Bishop of Aix to become his secretary. Eugene felt strongly that this was not in keeping with the spirit of the Oblates, and so he wrote to Fr … Continue reading
BISHOPS AND THE OBLATE CHARISM: CONFLICT OR COMMUNION?
Eugene founded the Oblates to serve in the Church and to be of service to the mission of the Church, with the charismatic vision particular to us. Our vocation becomes tangible around the person of the bishop, in communion with … Continue reading
GOD ALWAYS READY TO WORK MIRACLES THROUGH OUR MINISTRY
Aware of the responsibility accompanying his vocation to seek perfection in religious life, Eugene invites me to examine my behavior to evaluate whether my ministry effectively aims at the salvation of others. When I do things for others, whose approval … Continue reading
IF, IN THE PLACE OF THIS SHOW, THEY HAD EVANGELIZED THE POOR ABANDONED SOULS
With his Roman visit over and the Oblate Congregation formally approved, Eugene now settled back into his regular occupations in Marseille – as Vicar General of the diocese and as Superior General of the Oblates. Unfortunately for us, we do … Continue reading
A MOMENT OF DIVINE INSPIRATION
When any new religious congregation comes into existence in the Church, it is necessary for the Church to study it so as to evaluate whether it is the human invention of a charismatic person or whether it comes from God. … Continue reading
ONE THOUSAND ENTRIES AIMED AT UNDERSTANDING THE SPIRIT OF SAINT EUGENE WHICH ANIMATES OUR MAZENODIAN FAMILY IN 66 COUNTRIES
This is the one thousandth entry of “Eugene de Mazenod speaks to us”! What started as a simple private daily reflection has now grown into a daily blog in English, French and Spanish with 369 persons who receive it each … Continue reading
COLLECTING TESTIMONIALS FROM WITNESSES OF OBLATE MINISTRY
The purpose of Eugene’s journey to Rome was to seek an official Church approbation of the Missionary Oblates. His Society was tiny, and so he had to back up his request by showing the important evangelizing role that it was … Continue reading