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200 YEARS TODAY – THE BEGINNING OF OUR OBLATE YOUTH MINISTRY
In Eugene’s Diary we read: On the 25 April, 1813, Low Sunday, were laid the foundations of the holy Association of Christian Youth. The Director of this nascent congregation called to his side … [7 names follow]. After laying out … Continue reading
IN CONTINUOUS FORMATION THROUGH CHOICE OF ACTION
By the end of 1822 there were 12 Missionary priests fully occupied in preaching parish missions as well as running the permanent mission of the house of Aix, the Marian shrine at Laus, and the pilgrimage center dedicated to Christ … Continue reading
NEVER LOSE SIGHT OF THE SPIRIT THAT IS PARTICULAR TO US
The Oblate presence in Marseille had begun with their acceptance of a chaplaincy to the Providence orphanage, which was immediately linked with the ministry to the Calvaire. [See the entries above from 17 to 26 September 2012]. We have seen … Continue reading
SHARING THE IMPORTANT MOMENTS OF LIFE
The blessing of this statue was the opportunity for Eugene to spend the day reflecting with the members of the Youth Congregation on the role of Mary in their lives. In the evening other members of the laity joined the … Continue reading
SATISFACTION AT THE DIRECTION THAT THE SPIRIT OF GOD INSPIRED YOU TO TAKE
Jacques Joseph Marcou was 14 years old when he attended the very first meeting of Eugene’s Youth Congregation in 1813. From that moment his life had been closely associated with Eugene, who had accompanied him in his spiritual and Christian … Continue reading
FAMILY JOY
A moment of great family joy for Eugene as Alexandre Dupuy was ordained to the priesthood in Aix. It was a moment of joy for the family of the Missionaries of Provence as one of its members was ordained and … Continue reading
YOUTH MINISTRY IN MARSEILLE
The following Sunday, May 13, a second installation took place at the Providence orphanage where living quarters were set up for the community. Leflon Volume 2, p. 182-183 The establishment in Marseille followed the exact pattern of the permanent mission … Continue reading
A DOSE OF REALISM
Having agreed to send some of his Missionaries to Marseille to do youth ministry with the orphans, Eugene was surprised when the Archbishop began to insist that they also had to take over the responsibility for the ministry of the … Continue reading
COOPERATING WITH AND LEARNING FROM THE LAITY IN MINISTRY
I find it very significant for the Mazenodian Family that it was the youth who led us to take two important steps. Right at the beginning of our existence it was the youth ministry of Eugene that led him to … Continue reading
A YOUTH PROJECT IN PERFECT HARMONY WITH THE SPIRIT OF THE MISSIONARIES
Eugene’s letter of acceptance of this project in Marseille shows the criteria the Missionaries used in accepting to begin a third house. He wrote to the Board of the Work of Divine Providence: Gentlemen, when one of your respected associates … Continue reading