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RETELLING THE STORY OF OUR BEGINNINGS

A month after the installation of the new Archbishop of Aix, in 1819, Eugene wrote to him. He gave him an introduction to the history of the foundation of the Missionaries, stressing that their reason for existence was the evangelization … Continue reading

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IN SOLIDARITY WITH THE POOR

Henri Tempier wrote from the difficult mission of Rognac: We got here on Saturday night… and after two or three calls, we returned to our lodging, where we found nothing. We had to run all around to find three bad … Continue reading

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THE IDENTITY OF THE MAZENODIAN FAMILY: THE QUALITIES OF THE MISSIONARY NO MATTER WHERE HE IS

In sending the first Missionaries to Notre Dame du Laus, Eugene wanted to make sure that there be no confusion as to the identity of this group. It was important that the diocesan authorities of Digne understood clearly that they … Continue reading

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THE MOST DEPRIVED

At a moment in his youth when Eugene felt “most deprived” of a direction in his life, he understood that it was in the direction of the Cross that his solution would come. Understanding the love of Jesus Christ the … Continue reading

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THE CRITERIA FOR ACCEPTING A MISSION

Having seen that in 1818 many requests for missions had to be refused, the positive response to the invitation to Barjols stands out for the reason given that “our duty is to rush where the need is most urgent” More … Continue reading

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AN ATTITUDE OF AWARENESS

When a member of the Youth Congregation fell into material need, it was not a haphazard help that he received. The Congregation had a systematic and just way of handling the problem. In the case of the young man himself … Continue reading

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SHARING RESOURCES TO EASE ONE ANOTHER’S POVERTY

If a sudden misfortune were to hit a young member, the Youth Congregation would immediately respond from its funds. In the case where the Congregation did not have sufficient resources available at that moment, an appeal was made to the … Continue reading

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WHEN POVERTY STRIKES

The concern of the Congregation when its members fall into misery: Art. 9. If, as a result of unfortunate circumstances, a congregant falls into poverty, the Congregation cannot allow him to remain in a state of destitution. It will immediately … Continue reading

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PERHAPS I MIGHT BREATHE SOME LIFE INTO THIS AILING BODY

Eugene was no stranger to youth work. Four years earlier, while he was a seminarian in Paris, he had charge of a catechism class for difficult boys. What he had learnt through that experience was certainly to be a help … Continue reading

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COMMUNITY AND MISSION: LET US LOVE ONE ANOTHER IN GOD AND FOR GOD AND FOR EVER

Whenever Eugene was away from Aix he had the opportunity to reflect on his community from a distance and to write his reflections. His considerations give us precious insights into his founding vision and the spirit he wished to see … Continue reading

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