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IN A STORM WE NEED TO KEEP OUR EYES FIXED ON THE IDEAL
Reflecting on the effect on the Oblates of the misbehavior of Vachon, Eugene concludes that the only way to survive hard blows was to keep their attention firmly focused on the Oblate Rule of life. Living every aspect of one’s … Continue reading
MISSIONARY ENTHUSIASM THAT MEETS ALL CHALLENGES
Charles-Dominique Albini had joined Eugene’s Missionaries to be a preacher. After his period of initial formation at the novitiate, he was rearing to get into this ministry. Eugene, however, asked him to set aside preaching for a while and concentrate … Continue reading
COMING OF AGE
The texts about translating the Oblate Rule into Latin may not appear very inspiring today. Yet, behind these letters is a very important stage in the development of the Missionary Oblates. After 8 years of existence, the time had come … Continue reading
17 FEBRUARY 1826: IT IS ESSENTIAL FOR A RELIGIOUS FAMILY TO BE RECOGNIZED BY THE CHURCH
Fr. Fernand Jetté, Oblate Superior General from 1974 -1986, reflects on the meaning of this anniversary of the Church’s approval for us. It is essential for a religious family to be recognized by the Church, for it is the Church … Continue reading
ENSURING CREATIVE FIDELITY IN THE LIFE OF THE COMMUNITIES
While in Marseille, Tempier was entrusted by Eugene with the task of doing a “visitation” of the community of Missionaries at the Calvaire. The term “canonical visitation” in religious life refers to an official visit and review of the life … Continue reading
ASSURE YOURSELF THAT YOU ARE QUITE HAPPY TO BELONG ENTIRELY TO JESUS CHRIST
Eugene’s advice to Hilarion Bourrelier had worked, and the young man had passed thru the crisis. A few weeks later Eugene wrote to him to consolidate the basic principles of his oblation: you have given your life to God, you … Continue reading
WE ALL BELONG TO GOD THRU THE SOCIETY TO WHICH WE HAVE PLEDGED OURSELVES
In trying to help the confused Bourrelier to return to a state of peace and good balance, Eugene reminds him that thru his oblation he has made himself a part of something bigger than himself: Remind yourself that we no … Continue reading
KEEPING THE COMMUNITIES IN UNITY WITH THE FOUNDING CHARISM
At a first glance these words, written to Henri Tempier who was the superior of the community of Laus, could appear to be those of an autocratic controlling superior who wanted the last word in everything. … You must not … Continue reading
THE CALL OF JESUS CHRIST, HEARD WITHIN THE CHURCH
As the small Society of Missionaries of Provence grew in numbers and commitments, one can see the preoccupation of Eugene to establish a solid foundation that would ensure stability. From the beginning he saw the importance of a carefully-written Rule … Continue reading
HABITS BECOME YOUR CHARACTER
With the establishment of a second community, at a considerable distance from Aix, Eugene’s major concern was to ensure that the same God-given spirit was maintained in both communities. For this reason he appointed Henri Tempier as superior. He knew … Continue reading