Episcopal consecration would give Eugene a particular relationship with the Church:<\/p>\n
\nNo, may I never be dominated by an individualistic, proud or opinionated attitude, always simple in my faith, always united in doctrine, even opinion, and teaching with the Church and her visible Head the Vicar of Jesus Christ.<\/strong><\/h5>\n<\/blockquote>\n
Then his Oblate heart shines through: the importance of always being close to his people. As a titular (\u201cauxiliary\u201d) bishop he would not have a diocese, but he committed himself to love whoever was entrusted to his care.<\/p>\n
\nPoor, rough, ignorant people, dear children, object of my first concern in my priestly ministry, the Church commends you to me now I am a pontiff. Ah! you will by no means be forgotten, you will always be the most precious portion, I do not say of my flock, I do not have one as such, but that my care will embrace in every place where I may be summoned to exercise my ministry.<\/b><\/h5>\n<\/blockquote>\n
Retreat before being consecrated bishop, 7-14 October 1832, EO XV n 166<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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