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FOR THE SAKE OF PEACE
The Archbishop of Aix was also not cooperating in letting his men join the Oblates. Eugene pleads his case. Would you be good enough, Your Grace, to console this afflicted soul who is earnestly manifesting the desire to join our … Continue reading
THE WISH THAT THE LORD MAY INSPIRE IN BOTH OF YOU WHATEVER WILL CONTRIBUTE MOST TO HIS GLORY
Convinced that the priest in question had a genuine vocation to Oblate missionary life, Eugene advises him to be patient and not be put off by opposition. God’s will would triumph in the long run. In your particular case, I … Continue reading
ANXIOUS TO MAINTAIN THE GOODWILL OF OUR BISHOPS FOR THE GREATER GOOD OF THEIR FLOCKS
The Roman approbation of the Oblates meant that we were free to accept any candidates regardless of the opposition of the bishops. Yet, Eugene found it important to act in unity with the local bishop and to respect his wishes. … Continue reading
GOD ALWAYS READY TO WORK MIRACLES THROUGH OUR MINISTRY
Aware of the responsibility accompanying his vocation to seek perfection in religious life, Eugene invites me to examine my behavior to evaluate whether my ministry effectively aims at the salvation of others. When I do things for others, whose approval … Continue reading
A SPECIFIC VOCATION THAT DEMANDS FULFILMENT
Next in the examination of his life, Eugene looked at the quality of his life as a religious missionary. Always conscious of God’s love in calling him to be an Oblate, he reflected on the central components of his religious … Continue reading
CEASE TO OBSTRUCT GOD’S PLANS FOR YOU
The confused Riccardi had left the Oblate novitiate and then come to his senses. Eugene decided to give him another chance and to encourage the obvious good that he saw in this young man. After yielding to a scarcely credible … Continue reading
COMMUNITY: GIVE BACK AS MUCH AS YOU CAN IN RETURN
Continuing our reflection on Eugene’s attempts to bring the young Nicolas Riccardi to his senses, we see how he tried to inspire him to see the importance of a mutally-supportive community in his life. You rap out one after the … Continue reading
ENCOURAGE EVERYONE IN THEIR STRUGGLE TO LIVE UP TO THEIR IDEALS
In the case of the doubts around the suitability of Riccardi for Oblate life, Eugene had given him the benefit of the doubt. But, as superior of the Oblates, Eugene had taken a risk – convinced that the benefits of … Continue reading
NOTHING HAPPENS EXCEPT WHAT GOD PERMITS
While Eugene rejoiced in the example and achievements of the majority of his Oblate brothers, there were also those who were not constant and did not enter fully into the spirit of their vocation. While Eugene had been literally moving … 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