The Rule of Life of the Oblates had been encouraged and approved by all the bishops of the places where the Oblates had worked.<\/p>\n
\nPope Pius VII granted liberal indulgences to the Society of Missionaries and the Bishops have not ceased to encourage their good works. It was soon necessary to expand beyond Provence and go into Dauphin\u00e9 and Languedoc to respond to the wishes and concerns of the Prelates. <\/strong><\/h5>\n
All those in whose dioceses the Missionaries are working have approved their Rule in most flattering terms. There are seven of them. Several wanted to write this approval in their own hand so as to give in this manner more force to their honorable witness. All accompanied it with the most touching expressions of the liveliest and most sincere interest.<\/strong><\/h5>\n<\/blockquote>\n
Petition for approbation to Pope Leo XII, 8 December 1825, EO XIII n.48<\/em><\/p>\n
\n\u00a0Wherefore, while pledging themselves to all the works of zeal which priestly charity can inspire \u2013 above all, to the work of the missions, which is the main reason for their union \u2013 these priests, joined together in a society, resolve to obey the following Constitutions and Rules; by living them they hope to obtain all the benefits they need for their own sanctification and for the salvation of souls.<\/strong><\/h5>\n<\/blockquote>\n
Preface of the CC&RR<\/em><\/p>\n
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\u201cOur desire for approval can only truly be met by receiving God\u2019s acceptance and approval of us.\u201d Joyce Meyer<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
The Rule of Life of the Oblates had been encouraged and approved by all the bishops of the places where the Oblates had worked. Pope Pius VII granted liberal indulgences to the Society of Missionaries and the Bishops have not … Continue reading