Eugene\u2019s travels ended with his returning to Marseilles for the General Chapter of the Missionary Oblates, an important decision-making gathering that takes place every six years.<\/p>\n
\nThis reunion is rather touching for a father, surrounded by his sons.<\/strong><\/h5>\n<\/blockquote>\n
Eugene de Mazenod\u2019s Diary, 3 August 1837, EO XVIII<\/em><\/p>\n
\u00a0<\/strong>This representative gathering was amost exclusively focused on renewal of the internal life of the Congregation and it echoed the exhortation of the Preface: \u201cThey must renew themselves constantly in the spirit of their vocation\u201d<\/p>\n
\nThe Chapter Acts will bear witness to what has taken place in this memorable assembly through the good spirit which animated all its members. Everyone was very happy to be gathered together in such circumstances.<\/strong><\/h5>\n
Actually, the Chapter gave the image of a family, united around its head, in which all the members are making great efforts to become worthy of their mission. The most fraternal cordiality reigned throughout. The greatest zeal to attain the perfection of their vocation and attachment to my person and to the Congregation were manifested effusively. We left with the firm intention of profiting greatly from the lights that God had showered on the assembly and to work efficaciously for our own perfection and the advancement of the holy work confided to us.<\/strong><\/h5>\n<\/blockquote>\n
Eugene de Mazenod\u2019s Diary, undated August 1837, EO XVIII<\/em><\/p>\n
Today Saint Eugene continues to rejoice as his missionary family, made up of many vocations, grows in unity of spirituality and mission as the different vocations of its members express and live his missionary charism.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Eugene\u2019s travels ended with his returning to Marseilles for the General Chapter of the Missionary Oblates, an important decision-making gathering that takes place every six years. This reunion is rather touching for a father, surrounded by his sons. Eugene de … Continue reading