Monthly Archives: May 2020

“In the prolonged silent prayer we make each day, we let ourselves be molded by the Lord, and find in him the inspiration of our conduct”  (OMI Rule of Life, 33). The practice of Oraison was an important part of … Continue reading →

I call you friends, because I have made known to you everything I have learnt from my Father. (John 15: 15) “How does God love me, and how do I reflect this love to others?” is the question that Jesus explains in … Continue reading →

“A person can have no greater love than to lay down his life for his friends. You are my friends” (John 15:13-14) Every sentence of today’s Gospel (John 15: 9-17) is an invitation to deep reflection and transformation. It is about … Continue reading →

“I am the vine, you are the branches. Whoever remains in me, with me in him, bears fruit in plenty.” (John 15: 5) In the context of the last Supper, Jesus is preparing his disciples to live in the world without him being … Continue reading →

“Peace I bequeath to you, my own peace I give you, a peace the world cannot give, this is my gift to you. Do not let your hearts be troubled or afraid.”  (John 14: 27) Peace in today’s Gospel (John 14:27-31), does not … Continue reading →

Today three versions of St Eugene Speaks appeared – sorry about the confusion. For exactly ten years (1 May 2010) these reflections have been published, with the aim of going through the writings of St Eugene in chronological order. We … Continue reading →

“If anyone loves me he will keep my word, and my Father will love him, and we shall come to him and make our home with him.” (John 14: 23) In these days the daily Gospel in the liturgy is from … Continue reading →

Come to know St Eugene in more depth in presentation 6 of “Eugene de Mazenod 101” prepared by Oblates David Muñoz Lopez, Bonga Majola and I. We invite you to participate in this series of 20 -minute videos – the … Continue reading →

“Do not let your hearts be troubled”  (John 14:1) Today’s Gospel (John 14:1-6) gives the reason why distressed disciples have hope and meaning in their lives: Jesus assures them “I am the Way, the Truth and the Life” The “Way” … Continue reading →

After he had washed the feet of his disciples, Jesus said to them: ‘I tell you most solemnly, no servant is greater than his master. (John 13:16) Today’s Gospel (John 13:16-20) begins at the conclusion of one of the most dramatic … Continue reading →