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SPIRITUALITY AS AN ONGOING ENCOUNTER WITH JESUS CHRIST THAT LEADS TO ENCOUNTER WITH OTHERS
The foundation of all Christian spirituality is a relationship with Jesus Christ. In Eugene’s life there was no doubt about this as he passionately committed himself: You, you alone will be the only object to which will tend all my … Continue reading
1 AUGUST – EUGENE’S BIRTHDAY
In the references that we have to Eugene’s birthday, we see them as occasions for reflection on his life and its direction. Two examples from his diary: August 1, 1841. Nothing special today, except that I am ending my 59th … Continue reading
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A MODEL OF BEING YEAST OF TRANSFORMATION IN THE DOUGH OF THE WORLD
Beginning in 1812, I had introduced to this seminary… the zealous association which I had known in the seminary in Paris. Diary of 20 August 1838, E.O. XIX Pielorz describes this Association in Saint Sulpice, quoting from its rules: This … Continue reading
YEAST AS A MODEL FOR OBLATES ON WORKING FOR QUIET CHANGE
Writing about the death of Father Marcou, Eugene had recalled the association at the Aix seminary founded by Eugene as a young priest: Beginning in 1812, I had introduced to this seminary where I made my annual retreat, the zealous … Continue reading
HOW HAPPY I AM TO DIE IN THE CONGREGATION
On the anniversary of Father Marcou’s death, Eugene’s reminiscences led him to recall his exemplary last days. Fr. Marcou lived only for a few more months, gradually fading away and resigned to being the victim who made his sacrifice to … Continue reading
THE LAST IMPORTANT ACT OF THIS LIFE IN WHICH HE SEALED THE OFFERING OF HIS WHOLE BEING WHICH HE HAD MADE THROUGHOUT MANY YEARS
On the anniversary of Father Marcou’s death, Eugene’s reminiscences led him to recall his dedication and zeal in spite of his illness Fr. Marcou still had the strength to come back to Marseilles where I found him on my return … Continue reading
HE LAUNCHED OUT ON THE MISSIONS WHERE HIS LOVE FOR GOD AND FOR HIS NEIGHBOR CAUSED HIM TO WORK WONDERS
On the anniversary of Father Marcou’s death, Eugene’s reminiscences led him to recall his priestly ministry He had scarcely been raised to the priesthood when he launched out on the missions where his love for God and for his neighbour … Continue reading
FORMATION: GOOD EXAMPLE CHANGES PEOPLE
On the anniversary of Father Marcou’s death, Eugene’s reminiscences led him to recall the origins of Fr Marcou’s Oblate vocation journey. After several years in the youth congregation and the practice of virtue, he entered the seminary. His piety became … Continue reading
NOT CONTENT WITH HAVING RESPONDED BY STRIKING THEM WITH HIS UMBRELLA, HE REGRETTED NOT HAVING STRUCK HARD ENOUGH
On the anniversary of Father Marcou’s death, Eugene’s reminiscences led him to recall an incident involving him when he was a member of the Aix youth congregation An incident which recalls the lives of the saints occurred one day when, … Continue reading
HE WAS ONE OF THE FIRST SEVEN WHO MADE UP THE YOUTH CONGREGATION WHICH THE LORD INSPIRED ME TO FOUND
Following Jacques Marcou’s death, Eugene had written: “I weep for a brother so precious to our Society.” Twelve years later, in his diary, Eugene recalled the death and the meaning of the young man’s life for him. August 20: Mass … Continue reading