Today we celebrate St. Eugene de Mazenod - patron saint of 
the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate (OMI).

Born Charles Joseph Eugene de Mazenod on August 1, 1782 into a wealthy family in the south of France, his life was quickly transformed by the French Revolution. At the age of 8, he fled France with his family to Italy as political refugees.

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By: Julie Bourbon
                                       

You’re never too old for mission. And if you don’t believe that, ask the members of the St. Matthew Catholic Church Mission Group in San Antonio, Texas. Many of the two dozen or so members are in their 50s and older, including some retirees. But age hasn’t dimmed their commitment or enthusiasm to acting on their faith and Gospel values.
 
The group was formed in 1997 and first ministered to Zapotec Indians and a children’s home in Oaxaca, Mexico. In 1998, after Hurricane Mitch hit Central America, killing more than 7,000 people in Honduras alone, the Archdiocese of San Antonio invited the mission group to travel there to aid survivors.
 
Enter into their story here..

USCMA receives complimentary books about missiology, theology, and spirituality for review. Our feature book for the month of May is Keeping Hope Alive by Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, Sr. For this book or a current listing, email Nichole Petty, the USCMA Office Manager.


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