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TO TRY BY EVERY EFFORT OF MY ZEAL TO BRING A LITTLE BIT OF LIFE BACK INTO A DEAD DIOCESE
The time of retreat had as its aim to help Eugene to strengthen his resources for the thankless ministry he was doing in the diocese. Even so in two days’ time I will find myself once more in contact with … Continue reading
I MUST GAIN SALVATION BY CONTINUING TO BUSY MYSELF WITH OTHERS
After our prolonged break for Easter, we resume our journey through the writings of Saint Eugene. The year is 1824. Nearly a year after being appointed Vicar General of Marseille diocese, he managed to get away for a few days … Continue reading
I NEEDED TO POUR MY HEART OUT TO OUR MUTUAL FRIEND
When faced with difficult situations, Eugene turned immediately to Jesus in prayer. He speaks of this gesture in terms of instinctively turning to a friend. I admit, my dear good Guibert, your letter had deeply affected me. This was to … Continue reading
GOD DOES NOT WANT THE DREGS OF OUR EXHAUSTION
Eugene’s concern for his Oblates was holistic – it included every aspect of their lives. He wanted then to be all for God, great saints, dedicated community members and zealous missionaries prepared to give their lives for their ideals. In … Continue reading
A SIMPLE MISSIONARY LIFESTYLE
August 15 had given Eugene a renewed clarity of vision and injection of missionary zeal. The focus of the ministry of the community was more clearly on the aspect of “all for God” and service to the most abandoned rather … Continue reading
GOD’S PLANS THWARTED BY HUMAN WEAKNESS AND OPPOSITION
Reflecting on the grace he had received in prayer, Eugene approached the situation realistically. He saw two obstacles to the fulfillment of God’s plan for the Missionaries. The first was his own personal lack of virtue to be as effective … Continue reading
WITH MORE VIRTUES I WOULD HAVE MORE WISDOM AND ABILITY TO OVERCOME ALL OBSTACLES
In prayer in front of the newly-blessed statue, Eugene had experienced a moment of profound consolation as he received a prophetic glimpse into the future of the Missionary Oblates. This young plant that was growing was indeed blessed by God … Continue reading
COMMUNITY AS THE ANTIDOTE TO OPPOSITION
As the work of the Missionaries in Provence became increasingly more widespread and successful, so did some of the opposition become stronger and louder. Added to this was the conflict brewing in Marseille over the re-opening of the diocese and … Continue reading
ALL FOR GOD THRU MISSIONARY GENEROSITY
1822 was a busy year for Eugene and the Missionaries, with sixteen weeks of intensive mission preaching (at Signes -beginning of January to mid-February, at Lorgues -February 17 to March 31, and at Barcelonnette -April 20 to May 20). Before … Continue reading
IN THE LIGHT OF CRITICISM, A REMINDER THAT IT IS GOD THAT THE MISSIONARY WORKS FOR
I have reflected in detail on this letter of Eugene because it gives us an idea of the realistic difficulties facing the Missionaries in their animation of parish missions. The letter ends rather harshly as Eugene reminds the pastor: “This … Continue reading