Monthly Archives: January 2014

LET US CONTINUE TO PRAY, MY DEAR FRIEND, AND LET US NOT CEASE TO PUT OUR CONFIDENCE IN GOD

Eugene’s desire to live close to God at all times, gave him a sense of serenity. His habit of constantly making himself aware of the presence of God, of living his oblation, gave him a confidence that, come what may, … Continue reading

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A BURNING DESIRE TO DRAW FROM THAT SOURCE AND ATTACH MYSELF IRREVOCABLY TO THAT FOUNDATION STONE

What gave Eugene the inner strength to keep him going? His private journal reflection on the Mass he celebrated at the tomb of Peter, gives us an insight into this: I went for the third time to say holy mass … Continue reading

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THE SACRED FIRE OF LOVE

What gave Eugene the inner strength to keep him going? We catch another glimpse in the Mass he celebrated at the tomb of Peter – he speaks of “the sacred fire of love” that he recalled in the lives and … Continue reading

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I HAVE BEEN AGAIN TODAY TO SEEK NEW STRENGTH AND INVOKE ABUNDANT HELP ON THE TOMB OF THE HOLY APOSTLES

What gave Eugene the inner strength to keep him going? January 16. – I am utterly wearied by the delay which our affair is suffering. I have been again today to seek new strength and invoke abundant help on the … Continue reading

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THE GOOD GOD AIDS ME WITH EVERYTHING IN SUCH A TANGIBLE WAY

What gave Eugene the inner strength to keep him going in the face of all the difficulties he was facing? As he reflected on the course of events which led him to where he was, he was aware of God’s … Continue reading

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ALL HUMAN EXPERIENCES MAKE UP GOD’S HUMBLE PATH TO US

We continue exploring the question of what gave Eugene the inner strength to keep him going. He begins his letter to Tempier by clarifying a statement he had made in a previous letter that could have been interpreted wrongly: I … Continue reading

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THE CONFIDANT OF MY MOST SECRET THOUGHTS

Throughout these hectic days when Eugene was spending all his time shepherding the progress of the application for approbation of the Oblates, what gave him the inner strength to keep him going? It was his constant striving to live united … Continue reading

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PATIENCE, PERSISTENCE AND PERSPIRATION

The presentation of Eugene’s request to the Pope to shorten the approbation process turned out to be interminably linked with the saga of a cardinal’s health!  I will have nothing new to tell you concerning the matter for which I … Continue reading

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TRYING TO SHORTEN THE PROCESS BY EVERY POSSIBLE MEANS

Our narration of events continues through this letter that Eugene wrote to those handling the Oblate dossier. With confidence I address myself to Your Eminence and beg you to present to our Holy Father the Pope the humble request which … Continue reading

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UNITY WITH GOD PREVENTS HIM FROM LANGUISHING IN ROME

Frustrated by the interminable delays in the process of all ten cardinals having to read the text of the Oblate Rule before a judgment could be reached, Eugene decided to propose a shortcut. I am going to try something, but … Continue reading

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