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ANXIOUS TO MAINTAIN THE GOODWILL OF OUR BISHOPS FOR THE GREATER GOOD OF THEIR FLOCKS

Posted on November 20, 2014 by franksantucci

The Roman approbation of the Oblates meant that we were free to accept any candidates regardless of the opposition of the bishops. Yet, Eugene found it important to act in unity with the local bishop and to respect his wishes. … Continue reading →

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OUR HOUSE IS A TRUE HEAVEN ON EARTH

Posted on January 10, 2013 by franksantucci

As Eugene charges the scholastics to live always in communion with one another, one can recognize echoes of John 17,21: “I pray that they will all be one, just as you and I are one–as you are in me, Father, … Continue reading →

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RESPECTING PARISH STRUCTURES

Posted on November 29, 2012 by franksantucci

Eugene reminds the Pastor of Aubagne that when the Missionaries came to a parish for a prolonged mission, they showed their closeness to the people by respecting the existing parish structures and cooperating with the Pastor and his assistants in … Continue reading →

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ONE HEART, ONE SPIRIT, ONE OUTLOOK

Posted on March 30, 2011 by franksantucci

After two weeks of the intensity of living the experience of doing a parish mission together for the first time – where they worked day and night practically non-stop, Eugene exclaims: Among us missionaries, we are what we should be, … Continue reading →

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