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THE CHILD IS FATHER OF THE MAN

Wordsworth’s expression that “the child is father of the man” is the guiding principle of this section of our study of Mazenodian spirituality. In order to understand the spirituality that has come to us through Saint Eugene, it is necessary … Continue reading

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A MODEL OF BEING YEAST OF TRANSFORMATION IN THE DOUGH OF THE WORLD

Beginning in 1812, I had introduced to this seminary… the zealous association which I had known in the seminary in Paris. Diary of 20 August 1838, E.O. XIX Pielorz describes this Association in Saint Sulpice, quoting from its rules: This … Continue reading

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FORMATION: GOOD EXAMPLE CHANGES PEOPLE

On the anniversary of Father Marcou’s death, Eugene’s reminiscences led him to recall the origins of Fr Marcou’s Oblate vocation journey. After several years in the youth congregation and the practice of virtue, he entered the seminary. His piety became … Continue reading

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NOT CONTENT WITH HAVING RESPONDED BY STRIKING THEM WITH HIS UMBRELLA, HE REGRETTED NOT HAVING STRUCK HARD ENOUGH

On the anniversary of Father Marcou’s death, Eugene’s reminiscences led him to recall an incident involving him when he was a member of the Aix youth congregation An incident which recalls the lives of the saints occurred one day when, … Continue reading

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HE WAS ONE OF THE FIRST SEVEN WHO MADE UP THE YOUTH CONGREGATION WHICH THE LORD INSPIRED ME TO FOUND

Following Jacques Marcou’s death, Eugene had written: “I weep for a brother so precious to our Society.” Twelve years later, in his diary, Eugene recalled the death and the meaning of the young man’s life for him. August 20: Mass … Continue reading

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I COULD NOT HELP THINKING OF THAT BRILLIANT AND EDIFYING YOUTH CONGREGATION I HAD FOUNDED AT AIX

Describing a visit to one of the large Jesuit houses in Rome, Eugene was prompted to write: You could hear at the same time some other voices, in every part of the house, singing the divine praises; those were other … Continue reading

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WHO IS SAINT EUGENE? EUGENE THE CHILD

(On the occasion of the Oblate novena – May 21 to May 29 – I am going to re-publish the entries that I had prepared two years ago on various aspects of the life of Eugene de Mazenod. This daily reflection has a much larger … Continue reading

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A YOUTH MINISTRY IN WHICH THE MOTHER MUST NEVER BE SEPARATED FROM HER SON

Fr. Lubowicki continues to show young Father Eugene’s youth ministry aimed at developing a Marian attitude in the young people in their approach to God and the expressions of their faith. He studies the Rule written by Eugene for the … Continue reading

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A YOUTH MINISTRY SHAPED BY MARY AS MODEL OF FAITH

Fr. Lubowicki shows how the early ministry of the young priest with the youth was conscious of the presence of Mary. On April 25, 1813, Eugene founded the Association for Christian Youth, sixteen months after his ordination. The rules and … Continue reading

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WHO IS SAINT EUGENE? EUGENE THE CHILD

(On the occasion of the Oblate novena – May 21 – May 29 – I am going to re-publish the entries that I had prepared two years ago on various aspects of the life of Eugene de Mazenod. This daily reflection has a … Continue reading

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