The father of the missionary family’s deepest wish was that the members would live in a spirit of unity. We recall our Founder’s dying words: “Among yourselves, charity, charity, charity” as we read about his delight at the spirit of the Oblate community in Vico, Corsica:<\/p>\n
Live happily, my dear children, in your precious community. You would not imagine the happiness I experience when I hear about the unity and cordiality that exists among you. Ah! how I am in spirit in the midst of this dear portion of the family! You are my consolation and my joy. May the Lord fill you with his blessings. I press all of you to my heart.<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Letter to Fr. Etienne Semeria, 27 December 1841, EO IX n 755<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
The father of the missionary family’s deepest wish was that the members would live in a spirit of unity. We recall our Founder’s dying words: “Among yourselves, charity, charity, charity” as we read about his delight at the spirit of … Continue reading