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IT IS NOT JUST A MATTER OF STEERING THE SHIP PROPERLY, YOU MUST ALSO SHOW ME YOUR CHART
Writing to Father Courtès about the behavior one of the members of his community: I am sending to you, my dear Fr. Courtès, the letter for Fr. Sumien that I had no time to write yesterday. I perceive on rereading … Continue reading
LEADERSHIP IS THE OTHER SIDE OF THE COIN OF LONELINESS
Entrusted with the ministry of maintaining all the communities functioning in harmony with the founding spirit, Eugene’s role was not always pleasant, especially when human weaknesses got in the way of the common welfare and the superior would have to … Continue reading
AS LONG AS I AM THE SUPERIOR, IT IS I WHO MUST GIVE THE GUIDANCE
In this letter we see Eugene continuing his efforts to establish and maintain a spirit of unity among the three communities of Missionaries. He was away preaching long parish missions, and so he wrote to Hippolyte Courtès who was the … Continue reading
THE COMMUNITY LEADER AS THE LIVING BOND OF UNITY
Eugene continues his reflection on maintaining unity in the small but growing group of Missionaries. His particular role as general superior was that of ensuring that each member live by the founding spirit. The local superiors of each community participated … Continue reading
KEEPING THE COMMUNITIES IN UNITY WITH THE FOUNDING CHARISM
At a first glance these words, written to Henri Tempier who was the superior of the community of Laus, could appear to be those of an autocratic controlling superior who wanted the last word in everything. … You must not … Continue reading
DO WHATEVER HE TELLS YOU
In his prayer, Eugene now turns to Mary, asking her to accompany him as he lives his new responsibilities. Virgin Mary, my good Mother, had I invoked you more often, I would not have so much cause for lament. Be … Continue reading
ON MY FAITHFUL LEADERSHIP DEPENDS THE SALVATION OF MANY
The nature of the commitment that Eugene and the Missionaries were about to take on was changed by their vows and oblation. It was no longer a temporary membership that could be ended when they tired of it – they … Continue reading
TRAINING THE YOUTH TO BE MINISTERS TO EACH OTHER
While the Missionaries were busy establishing themselves in their community as a centre of permanent mission and preaching parish missions outside, the youth congregation continued its activities. Each Thursday and Sunday these youngsters would come to spend the day in … Continue reading