Father Honorat had not had an easy time as the founder and superior of the first Oblates in Canada. Despite this, Eugene acknowledged the admiration he had for this dedicated Oblate<\/p>\n
\u2026I perceive quite well in you the religious man imbued with the spirit of his calling who only wills and seeks the glory of God, the greater good of souls, the honour and prosperity of our dear Congregation. For the rest, my dear Father Honorat, you can be sure that I expected nothing less of you, so it is not surprise which prompts my satisfaction and my joy. On the contrary, I am confirmed in my foresight which was founded on the knowledge I had of your principles and your sentiments.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n The time had come for Fr Honorat to establish a new Oblate community and mission in Saguenay among the migrant woodcutters and then to the First Nations People.<\/p>\n So we now see you, dear Father Honorat, in charge of the new establishment which divine Providence has obtained for us. I applauded the choice that Father Visitor made of you for this delicate mission. God in his goodness for the like of you who devote themselves in His service will bless your task. All that I recommend is that you settle down there on good foundations. The Rule! Keep strictly to the Rule, without excepting anyone under any pretext whatever.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n Letter for Fr. Jean Baptiste Honorat, 20 October 1844, EO I n 49<\/em><\/p>\n In the nine years in which he stayed there, Fr Honorat became a champion of social justice issues in defense of the most abandoned – a dedication that did not endear him to the civil and business authorities.<\/p>\n (See: https:\/\/www.omiworld.org\/lemma\/saint-alexis-saguenay-1844-1853\/<\/a> )<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Father Honorat had not had an easy time as the founder and superior of the first Oblates in Canada. Despite this, Eugene acknowledged the admiration he had for this dedicated Oblate \u2026I perceive quite well in you the religious man … Continue reading