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IT IS JESUS CHRIST WHO MAKES HIS WILL KNOWN
Having exhorted Bourellier to “fully convince yourself that you are quite happy to belong entirely to Jesus Christ,” Eugene continues to remind him that belonging to Jesus Christ involves obedience. Firstly to the Word of God as it is expressed … 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
THE GOOD GOD KNOWS OUR NEEDS, THAT IS WHAT CONSOLES ME
In March 1821 we find Eugene and the Missionaries involved in their third successive prolonged parish mission in five months. Eugene was physically exhausted and also had to handle one of his companions who was not coping with the level … Continue reading
I DO NOT KNOW YOU PERSONALLY, BUT I AM BOUND TO YOU FOREVER AS YOU ARE TO ME
Today we are celebrating an important event here in the church of Oblate School of Theology. One of our young Oblates, Juan Manuel Gaspar is making his oblation for life as a Missionary Oblate of Mary Immaculate. At a joyful … Continue reading
A COMMITMENT TO A NEW WORLD FREED FROM SELFISHNESS AND OPEN TO SHARING
The young Missionary students who were preparing for the priesthood at Laus had fully understood the meaning of the spirit of oblation. They wanted their self-giving to God for mission to be as generous as possible. They had already expressed … Continue reading
HOW CONVINCED ARE YOU THAT GOD IS ALIVE?
A childhood friend of Eugene’s, Felix d’Albertas, had expressed difficulties about the quality of his faith. Eugene responded: One sentence of your last-but-one letter, dear Felix, really upset me. I cannot bear to think you are not perfectly happy and … Continue reading
HE WHO SEES TAKES OFF HIS SHOES
Eugene had every reason to be proud of the ordination and first Mass of Hippolyte Courtès – he had been the mentor of this young man both in the Youth Congregation and later in his formation as a Missionary. The … Continue reading
THE JOY OF BEING WITH SOMEONE WHOSE HEART IS FULL
Writing to a member of the Youth Congregation, Eugene shared with him something of the family joy experienced at Hippolyte Courtès’ first Mass. I have just come down from the altar where I assisted our good Courtès who offered the … Continue reading
FIRST FRUITS JOYFULLY OFFERED TO GOD
Eugene rejoices with fatherly pride at the priestly ordination of a member of his beloved Youth Congregation and of his Missionaries. Writing in the Youth Diary, and from the point of view of the youth he reflected: On July 31… … Continue reading