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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
2 AUGUST – ANNIVERSARY OF EUGENE’S BAPTISM
Eugene, writing in the third person, as the “Director”, for the official Diary of the Youth Congregation spoke about the importance of his baptism anniversary on 2 August. The Reverend Director reminded the congregants that the next day would be … Continue reading
PARISH MISSIONS: ALLOWING THE GOSPEL MESSAGE TO TOUCH THE EMOTIONS
We continue to explore the ceremonies of the missions, and the focus on the renewal of baptismal commitment. Today when we read the reactions of the listeners to the activities of the missionaries, we may be tempted to dismiss the … Continue reading
PARISH MISSIONS: REFOCUSING ON THE BASICS
The ceremonies and symbolic gestures of the missions have been referred to as “doctrine in action” (Sevrin). For the people of the villages all this was new either in contents or in presentation. The people were either not used to … Continue reading
THIRTY-SECOND BIRTHDAY AND ANNIVERSARY OF BAPTISM
Eugene’s statement of the importance of his baptism anniversary was no exaggeration. Throughout his life he solemnly celebrated this anniversary of his life in Jesus Christ The Reverend Director reminded the congregants that the next day would be his birthday, … Continue reading