“Patience is one of the fruits of the Holy Spirit, a gift that we are called to cultivate in our daily lives. Affliction has many different faces: it can be a broken family relationship, wounded self-image, an addiction, rejection, children who no longer practice the faith, or our own physical diminishment.”
“On August 29, Fr. Tony was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, which soon spread quickly to other areas of his body. He was admitted to Lakeside Oasis in Buffalo. On October 3, he returned to our Lord. Throughout Fr. Tony’s brief but extremely painful battle with cancer, he maintained a courageous and faith-filled spirit. At one point, he turned to me and said, “My challenge in all of this is to continue to trust God. He did it beautifully!”
“On February 27, Fr. Al entered Park View Care Center as a resuit of having suffered several falls here at King’s House which affected his mobility. Knowing Fr. AL, it is no surprise that he has maintained a wonderful attitude throughout this transition. Park View is right next to the retreat center. When you are in Buffalo, please be sure to stop in and say hello to him and continue to keep him in your prayers. His new address is 200 Park Lane, Buffalo, MN 55313. He can be reached at (763) 951-7953.”
“ON JANUARY 25th, 2016, the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate celebrated the 200th anniversary of our founding by St. Eugene de Mazenod. St. Eugene’s heart was touched by the plight of the spiritually and materially poor in southern France who were suffering from the ravages of the French revolution. He suffered deeply from seeing how God’s people were abandoned and he chose to become the servant priest of the poor.”
“ON JANUARY 25th, 2016, the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate celebrated the 200th anniversary of our founding by St. Eugene de Mazenod. St. Eugene’s heart was touched by the plight of the spiritually and materially poor in southern France who were suffering from the ravages of the French revolution. He suffered deeply from seeing how God’s people were abandoned and he chose to become the servant priest of the poor.”
