Saint Eugene seeks men of profound faith to collaborate in meeting the needs that such a situation demands; therefore, this reality is expressed in this way:

“My only ambition was to dedicate myself to the service of the poor and of the children. I began in the prisons, and my preparation consisted in surrounding myself with children whom I instructed. I formed a good number of them in virtue. I had about 280 of them gathered around me, and those who today continue being faithful to the principles that I had the joy of instilling in their souls, and who render honor to their faith in each sector of society or in the church, will keep alive for a long time, either in Aix or in other places where they are dispersed, the reputation which this Congregation justly acquired on its own while I was able to care for it.”

Because of his own experience, the founder will later invite men who wish to be co-­workers of Christ, listening to the call of the poor, interiorly free, detached from their family, from money, from their own desires. He desires men, who would cooperate with alacrity and availability in the mission; who would be ready to leave all and without delay respond to the urgent needs of the Church.

Oblate Days of Prayer

May 21, (Feast of Eugene de Mazenod ) — May 29, (Feast of Joseph Gerard)

                                Theme and Scripture text for meditation:

21^st The Call – Luke 18: 12- 25

22^ndThe Commission – Matthew 10: 1 – 15

23^rdThe Challenge- Romans 10: 14 – 25

24^th The Mission – Luke 4: 14 – 19

25^th The Gift – Matthew 13: 44 – 46

26^th The Ideal – Matthew 1: 14 – 20

27^th The Response – Luke 1: 26 – 38

28^th The Charism – Isaiah 61: 1 – 4

29^th The Privilege – 1 Corinthians 1: 17 – 25

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