Eugene, as father of the Oblate family, rejoices when he can express this paternity in the special moment of ordaining Etienne Semeria to the priesthood.<\/p>\n
\nThe ordination of Father Semeria was a real family feastday which gave a special character to that solemnity where grace flowed from the father over his children, sole witnesses of the wonders worked for the glory of one of their brothers and for the good of all and of God\u2019s Church. The next day the first Mass was celebrated in the miraculous sanctuary at 5 o\u2019clock in the morning according to our normal usages.<\/strong><\/h5>\n<\/blockquote>\n
Letter to Henri Tempier, 22 September 1835, EO VIII n 544<\/em><\/p>\n
We find this same sentiment of fatherhood expressed in response to Brother Ferrand.<\/p>\n
\nI find it delightful to discern in your heart the affection and attachment you have for your father in Jesus Christ, and it gives me pleasure to assure you that you are paid in return<\/strong><\/h5>\n<\/blockquote>\n
Letter to Jean Ferrand, 1 October 1835, EO VIII n 545<\/em><\/p>\n
Two firsts here: Brother Jean Bernard Ferrand was the first Oblate Brother to be make his oblation in the Congregation and Father Semeria was to be the superior of the first group of Oblates to go to Ceylon.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Eugene, as father of the Oblate family, rejoices when he can express this paternity in the special moment of ordaining Etienne Semeria to the priesthood. The ordination of Father Semeria was a real family feastday which gave a special character … Continue reading