Writing to Father Court\u00e8s about the behavior one of the members of his community:<\/p>\n
\nI am sending to you, my dear Fr. Court\u00e8s, the letter for Fr. Sumien that I had no time to write yesterday. I perceive on rereading it that it is a little severe, but it must also be admitted that one has never seen such behavior\u2026<\/strong><\/h5>\n<\/blockquote>\n
Eugene takes the opportunity to reproach the superior of Aix, Court\u00e8s, for not keeping him informed on the community. Each community superior was responsible for steering the ship of his community, but Eugene, as superior general, had an overall map for the direction of the whole Oblate Congregation and needed to ensure that all communities were moving in the same direction. The directions of the universal Oblate \u201cmap\u201d were to be found in the Rule of Life.<\/p>\n
\nOn this subject, I tell you that it is not permissible to leave me as you have done until now in absolute ignorance of the affairs of your house. One would say that you have no account to render to anyone and that your house is totally exempt. I have under my eyes reports in great detail of the houses of Our Lady of Laus and of Nimes, I dare not admit I know nothing of what is being done at Aix. That is not in order. It is not just a matter of steering the ship properly, you must also show me your chart.<\/strong><\/h5>\n
I beg you to reread the Rule on this subject and act in consequence for the peace of your conscience and of mine.<\/strong><\/h5>\n<\/blockquote>\n
Letter to Hippolyte Court\u00e8s, 26 September 1827, EO VII n 282<\/em><\/p>\n
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\u201cA leader is one who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way.\u201d \u00a0 \u00a0 John C. Maxwell<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Writing to Father Court\u00e8s about the behavior one of the members of his community: I am sending to you, my dear Fr. Court\u00e8s, the letter for Fr. Sumien that I had no time to write yesterday. I perceive on rereading … Continue reading