As we are seeing, the demanding ministry of the Missionaries was bearing a lot of fruit, but was at the same time the source of abundant criticism and opposition. It was Eugene, as the superior of this group, who carried the burden of the difficulties. Added to this was the conflict involving the possible nomination of Fortun\u00e9 de Mazenod to the soon-to-be restored diocese of Marseille. Eugene\u2019s source of strength came from his oblation: living all for God as part of a community of religious missionaries.<\/p>\n
His biographer, Rey, narrates:<\/p>\n
However, the trials and contradictions were not lacking for the zealous Founder: they became the seasoning of his existence. So he resorted to prayer with unlimited confidence. On May 20, he requested that from now on we will pray specifically for him every day at evening prayer.<\/em><\/p>\n Rey I, p. 278<\/p>\n This tradition of praying for the Superior General continues in the Congregation today with the daily prayer:\u201dAssist our Superior General. May he guide the Congregation in the spirit of Saint Eugene and be a sign of unity among all Oblates.\u201c<\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u201cIf we truly love people, we will desire for them far more than it is within our power to give them, and this will lead us to prayer: Intercession is a way of loving others.\u201d<\/em>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Richard J. Foster<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" As we are seeing, the demanding ministry of the Missionaries was bearing a lot of fruit, but was at the same time the source of abundant criticism and opposition. It was Eugene, as the superior of this group, who carried … Continue reading \n
“It is the custom of St-Sulpice, he says, and I have a greater need than the Superiors of St. Sulpice, who live in a state of retirement.”<\/strong><\/h5>\n<\/blockquote>\n