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Monthly Archives: February 2019
THE WISDOM OF GOD AS THE ONLY SURE FOUNDATION
In the midst of the difficulties caused by the Icosia crisis and the absolute uncertainty as to what the French government would allow him to do – or even if they would allow him back into France – Eugene remained … Continue reading
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THE CLERGY MUST STAY OUTSIDE POLITICAL PARTIES SO AS NOT TO COMPROMISE THEIR MINISTRY
Having been falsely accused of being an activist in the political party opposed to the French government, Eugene clarifies and emphasizes his position. …The code of conduct I hold, and that I instil in others, is that the clergy must … Continue reading
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THERE IS NO NEED OF REGRETS WHEN ONE HAS DONE ONE’S BEST. GOD MAKES USE EVEN OF HUMAN MISTAKES TO ACHIEVE HIS PURPOSE
Faced with uncertainty about his future when the French government would take action against him, Eugene places his trust in God for the future. … There is no need of regrets when one has done one’s best. God makes use … Continue reading
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AN INVITATION TO OPTIMISM
In the midst of being persecuted by the political authorities, Eugene remains optimistic because of his faith in God. He reflects to his friend and confidant, Fr Tempier: So you have the advantage of enjoying the pleasure of surprise when, … Continue reading
THE POSSIBILITY OF EXPULSION BY THE POLICE
Yvon Beaudoin gives us the background to Eugene’s letter: “The Founder had seen the Pope again on October 2, and was to leave Rome on the 11th. He received however the letter dated September 28 in which Father Tempier sent … Continue reading
I NEED TO THINK, TO HAVE LIGHT, I ASK GOD TO GRANT ME ENLIGHTENMENT
In the midst of all the serious political intrigue around him, Eugene never forgets where his source of strength comes from: .. It was necessary in effect to take pause after my Wednesday morning session. I lie low, I need … Continue reading
THE POPE CLARIFIES THE SITUATION
Finally Eugene met the Pope and was able to begin to understand the mess which the political intrigue had caused. … The audience with the Pope was closed to all but myself and the ministers. I was with His Holiness … Continue reading
APOSTOLIC COURAGE WHICH WILL ENABLE ME NEVER TO YIELD TO THE POWERS OF EVIL
In Rome, Eugene was staying at the Church of San Silvestro. It was here that he had lived when he had come to seek Papal approbation of the Oblates, and it was here that he had been consecrated bishop the … Continue reading
THE VICTIM OF A GOVERNMENT INTRIGUE
Eugene had dropped everything in Marseilles to rush to Rome to respond to the Pope’s urgent call. Yet, when he arrived in Rome, it took the Pope two weeks before he received Eugene in audience. Gradually it became clear to … Continue reading
CHANGING EUCHARISTIC PRACTICES
On his way to Rome, Eugene hoped to arrive in Civitavecchia in time to celebrate Mass on the Feast of the Assumption. At that time one had to fast from midnight in order to receive Communion the next day. Eugene … Continue reading