Monthly Archives: January 2018

PRAYER: ONCE THE TORRENT HAS SUBSIDED AND I BEGIN TO BE ALONE WITH MYSELF

Realistically, Eugene realizes that in order to enter into prayer he has to struggle to break away from the grip of work and its demands – otherwise his attempts at prayer will be like swimming against a torrent of water … Continue reading

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I HAVE TO ISOLATE MYSELF TOTALLY FROM MY ORDINARY TASKS

Before Eugene began his retreat, a more intense time dedicated to prayer, he made a number of resolutions to ensure the success of this time of solitude in the presence of God. Praised be Jesus Christ, and Mary Immaculate This … Continue reading

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THE DESIRE TO PREPARE MYSELF FOR DEATH IN CASE…

Eugene had lived a very difficult couple of years due to his illness, which necessitated a long recovery. As he was recovering, he was then battered by the political events and persecution caused by the July 1830 Revolution and the … Continue reading

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