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St. Eugene de Mazenod – Patron Saint of Troubled Families
St. Eugene de Mazenod Biography
Saint Eugene de Mazenod was a French bishop and founder of the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate, a religious order that is dedicated to evangelization and service to the poor. He was born in 1782 in Aix-en-Provence, France, the son of a wealthy nobleman.
As a young man, Eugene was deeply affected by the turmoil of the French Revolution, and he became interested in the plight of the poor and marginalized. He felt called to serve the Church and to help bring the message of Jesus to those who were in need.
In 1816, St. Eugene was ordained a priest, and he began his work as a missionary in the south of France. He worked among the poor and the marginalized, bringing them the message of Jesus and helping them in their needs.
In 1826, Eugene and a group of like-minded priests founded the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate, a religious order that was dedicated to evangelization and service to the poor. The order quickly spread, and it soon had missions all over the world.
As the superior of the Missionary Oblates, St. Eugene worked tirelessly to promote the work of the order and to support the missionaries who were serving in distant lands. He traveled extensively, visiting the missions and encouraging the missionaries to persevere in their work.
Eugene was also deeply involved in the Church in France, and he worked to promote the spiritual well-being of the people. He was a strong advocate for the poor and the marginalized, and he fought for the rights of the Church in a time of great political upheaval.
Eugene died in 1861, and he was later canonized as a saint by the Roman Catholic Church. He is remembered as a great evangelizer and a tireless servant of the poor, and he is revered by many people as a patron saint of missions and social justice.
Overall, Saint Eugene de Mazenod was a remarkable figure who made a lasting impact on the Church and on the world. His work and his legacy continue to inspire and guide people of all walks of life, and he is remembered as a model of faith and service.
Popular St. Eugene de Mazenod Medal and St. Eugene de Mazenod Rosary
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Prayers to St. Eugene de Mazenod
Prayer of Intercession to St. Eugene de Mazenod
Dear St. Eugene de Mazenod,
We ask for your intercession and guidance as we strive to follow in your footsteps and serve the poor and marginalized. Help us to see Christ in all those we encounter, and to show compassion and love to all those in need.
We pray for the strength and courage to stand up for justice, and to be a voice for the voiceless. Grant us the wisdom to know how best to use our talents and resources to make a positive difference in the world.
We also ask for your prayers for those who are struggling, especially those who are poor, sick, or lonely. May they find comfort in the love of Christ, and may they experience the healing and hope that only He can provide.
We give thanks for your example of selfless service and dedication to the Gospel, and we ask for the grace to imitate your holy example in our own lives. Through your intercession, may we all grow closer to Christ and serve Him more faithfully. Amen.
Quotes by St. Eugene de Mazenod
Eugene de Mazenod was a French Roman Catholic priest and founder of the Congregation of the Missionaries, Oblates of Mary Immaculate. Here are a few quotes by him:
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“In this day and age, it is not enough for a Christian to be charitable. It is necessary to be just.”
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“The Gospel is not a theory; it is a life.”
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“Charity is not only the duty of the rich towards the poor, but also the duty of the poor towards the rich.”
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“Do not be content with mere hearing; strive to understand.”
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“We must not only proclaim the Gospel, but also embody it in our actions.”
Who are the Congregation of the Missionaries, Oblates of Mary Immaculate
The Congregation of the Missionaries, Oblates of Mary Immaculate, commonly known as the Oblates of Mary Immaculate, is a Roman Catholic religious order that is dedicated to evangelization and service to the poor. The order was founded in 1826 by Saint Eugene de Mazenod, a French bishop, and it has missions all over the world.
The Oblates of Mary Immaculate are known for their work among the poor and marginalized, and they are committed to bringing the message of Jesus to those who are in need. They work in a variety of settings, including parishes, hospitals, schools, and social service agencies, and they seek to serve the spiritual and material needs of the people.
The Oblates of Mary Immaculate follow a vowed life of poverty, chastity, and obedience, and they seek to live in accordance with the Gospel values of love, service, and compassion. They are known for their simple and humble way of life, and they are dedicated to serving others with generosity and kindness.
Children’s Story about the life of St. Eugene de Mazenod
In the land of France, there lived a kind and wise priest named Eugene. Eugene was very concerned about the poor and the marginalized, and he felt called by God to serve them and bring them the message of Jesus.
One day, Eugene decided to start a religious order that would be dedicated to evangelization and service to the poor. He gathered together a group of like-minded priests, and together they founded the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate.
The Missionary Oblates quickly spread throughout the world, and they worked among the poor and the marginalized, bringing them the message of Jesus and helping them in their needs. Eugene traveled all over the world, visiting the missions and encouraging the missionaries to persevere in their work.
Despite many challenges and difficulties, Eugene remained steadfast in his faith and his commitment to the Church and to the poor. He knew that the love of God would conquer all the difficulties that may arise, and he remained true to his calling to serve others.
Eugene lived a long and fulfilling life, and when he died, he was canonized as a saint by the Roman Catholic Church. He is remembered as a great evangelizer and a tireless servant of the poor, and his example inspires people of all walks of life to seek the will of God and to serve others with compassion and humility.
Papal Writings about. Eugene de Mazenod
Pope Pius XII, in a letter to the Missionary Oblates in 1950, praised St. Eugene for his “zealous and heroic labors for the salvation of souls” and for his “burning love for the poor.” Pope John Paul II, in a homily during his visit to the Oblate Generalate in Rome in 2002, spoke about St. Eugene’s “ardent love for Christ and his Gospel,” and called him a “shining example” for all Catholics. Pope Benedict XVI also mentioned St. Eugene in his homily during a Mass in Aix-en-Provence, France in 2009, saying that he was a “great apostle of the poor” who “knew how to transmit to his followers the fire of his own faith.”
Reflection on the Feast of St. Eugene de Mazenod
Today, the Catholic Church celebrates the feast of St. Eugene de Mazenod on May 21st.
Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate. Eugene was a man of great faith and devotion, and he dedicated his life to bringing the message of Jesus to the poor and the marginalized.
One of the things that stands out about Eugene’s life is his deep concern for the poor and his commitment to serving them. In a time when the poor were often overlooked and neglected, Eugene saw their great need and he felt called to respond. He knew that the love of God was for all people, and he worked tirelessly to bring the message of Jesus to those who were in need.
Eugene’s example reminds us of the importance of serving the poor and the marginalized. It reminds us that God’s love is for all people, and that we are called to share that love with others. It also reminds us that, in serving the poor, we are serving Jesus himself, who said, “Whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me” (Matthew 25:40).
As we celebrate the feast of St. Eugene de Mazenod, let us ask for his intercession and his guidance, that we may follow his example of faith and service. Let us also ask for the grace to see the poor and the marginalized in our own midst, and to respond to their needs with compassion and love. May the example of St. Eugene inspire us to serve others with generosity and humility, and to be a presence of hope and love in the world. Amen.