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OBLATE VOCATIONS: NO EARTHLY TREASURES WILL RAIN ON THEM
Let us work truly for God, I say this once more concerning our Jubilee at Aix. Let them keep instructing and converting and, if possible, to take some means in view of perseverance. For that it would be necessary that … Continue reading
FORMATION: REALIZING THE DEMANDS OF OUR VOCATION
The time of novitiate was a privileged time of formation for the future Oblates, and so Eugene wanted that time set aside to do what it was intended to. For those of us who are not Oblate novices, perhaps the … Continue reading
ONE WHO PUTS A HAND TO THE PLOUGH AND LOOKS BACK
Eugene was so totally convinced of the magnificence of the Oblate vocation and of the obligation to remain faithful to the vows that had been pronounced by the Oblates, that he could not understand how anyone could go back on … Continue reading
CONSOLATIONS AND INCONSISTENCIES
The Oblates were committed to the welfare of the local church, and this included providing good ministers either as Oblate missionaries or as diocesan priests. Be assured, Bishop, that we will neglect nothing to prepare ministers for the Church who … Continue reading
PERSONAL WITNESS AS A SOURCE OF VOCATIONS
While waiting to find a permanent house, the three Oblates lived at the seminary. … You appreciate the advantage of being lodged in the seminary while waiting to find a suitable place. Who knows if God will not find for … Continue reading
VOCATIONS: SOME ARE DRAWN TO ANSWER THAT CALL THROUGH THE JOY AND GENEROSITY OF OUR LIVES
After that brief recapping of the life of St Eugene, I resume the ongoing reflections on his letters in chronological order. This means that there is no specific order in the themes dealt with. I remind you that if you … Continue reading
A CANDIDATE WHO HAS NO IDEA OF HOW WE DO THINGS
Now that he was in Marseille, Eugene kept in regular contact with the superiors of the Oblate communities to ensure a unity of spirit. His letters are full of practical details referring to situations and people. In a particular way … Continue reading
I MAY REJOICE AT THE BIRTH OF A MAN AND OF A SAINT IN THIS CHERISHED FAMILY OF GOD
The father and founder of the Oblates rejoiced when he received a letter from Joseph-Hippolyte Guibert, informing him that he had passed thru his crisis and was now at peace with following his vocation. The letter which you have had … Continue reading
DISCERNING THE WILL OF GOD THRU CONSULTING OUTSIDE OPINIONS
I admit, my dear good Guibert, your letter had deeply affected me… How could you wish, my dear friend, that it be otherwise, persuaded as I am that the good God has given you to us in answer to our … Continue reading
I TOOK PRECAUTIONS TO LET THE SPIRIT OF GOD ACT WITHIN YOU
Respectful of God’s work in the young Marcou, Eugene promised him his support as he responded to God’s calling: Now, just as much as I took precautions to let the Spirit of God act within you, under the direction of … Continue reading