{"id":6153,"date":"2025-10-08T01:00:07","date_gmt":"2025-10-07T23:00:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.eugenedemazenod.net\/?p=6153"},"modified":"2025-10-07T18:46:03","modified_gmt":"2025-10-07T16:46:03","slug":"we-must-always-be-sensitive-to-the-mentality-of-the-people-rule-8-a","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.eugenedemazenod.net\/?p=6153","title":{"rendered":"WE MUST ALWAYS BE SENSITIVE TO THE MENTALITY OF THE PEOPLE (Rule 8 a)"},"content":{"rendered":"

We must always be sensitive to the mentality of the people, drawing on the riches of their culture and religious traditions<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n

Rule 8a<\/em><\/h3>\n

\nEugene, as Oblate and bishop, was aware of and appreciated the importance of the local customs (even though he did not always agree with some of them). He allowed the people to mix popular customs and folklore with their expression of faith as long as it brought them closer to God. Recounting a procession through the streets of the city with a statue of Mary he described the atmosphere of a joyous celebration with military music, fireworks, the houses adorned with festive decorations, and crowds in festive dresses lined the streets. He concluded:<\/h3>\n

That is how things are done in Marseilles. Not everything is devotion, but a religious ceremony is always an interesting spectacle for this people.<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n

Diary, 26 March 1838, EO XIX<\/h3>\n

\nThe Corpus Christi procession included an ox, ridden by a boy representing John the Baptist. The day before the ox was brought to him for a blessing. In his diary he wrote,<\/h3>\n

\nVisit of the ox for the Corpus Christi procession. It was intended to bring the animal up to the great hall. The people had invaded the bishop\u2019s residence. I was obliged to do the honors for such a beautiful visit. Everybody showed great interest.<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n

Diary, 11 June 1838, EO XIX<\/em><\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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