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PREPARING FOR CHRISTMAS WITH SAINT EUGENE

One of the privileged moments of prayer for Eugene was to be able to unite himself with those he loved in the presence of God. In our Oblate tradition we have come to know this exercise as “oraison.” As a … Continue reading

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WHAT GRATITUDE MUST FILL OUR HEARTS

Thursday of the Fourth Week of Advent Mary said: “My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord… the Almighty has done great things for me, and holy is his Name. He has mercy on those who fear him in every … Continue reading

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I HAVE ALWAYS BEEN A MAN OF DESIRES

Wednesday of the Fourth Week of Advent Elizabeth said: “For at the moment the sound of your greeting reached my ears, the infant in my womb leaped for joy. Blessed are you who believed that what was spoken to you by the … Continue reading

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GOD WHO SHOWS US THE ROAD AND WILL NOT ABANDON US

Tuesday of the Fourth Week of Advent And coming to her, the angel said, “Hail, full of grace! The Lord is with you.” But she was greatly troubled at what was said and pondered what sort of greeting this might … Continue reading

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THE LORD, OUR DIVINE MODEL HAD CONSIDERABLE GRIEF FROM HIS WELL-LOVED APOSTLES

Monday of the Fourth Week of Advent Then Zechariah said to the angel, “How shall I know this? For I am an old man, and my wife is advanced in years.” And the angel said to him in reply, “I … Continue reading

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THE MORE I STUDY THE HEART OF JESUS CHRIST

Friday of the Third Week of Advent John was a burning and shining lamp, and for a while you were content to rejoice in his light. But I have testimony greater than John’s. The works that the Father gave me … Continue reading

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PUT YOUR CONFIDENCE IN HIM IN WHOSE NAME YOU ARE SENT

Thursday of the Third Week of Advent  Behold, I am sending my messenger ahead of you,  he will prepare your way before you. Lk 7:29 Put your confidence in Him in whose name you are sent and be persuaded that … Continue reading

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THE PROOF OF THE DIVINITY OF HIS MISSION

Wednesday of the Third Week of Advent And Jesus said to them in reply, “Go and tell John what you have seen and heard: the blind regain their sight, the lame walk, lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, the poor have … Continue reading

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WE ARE THE MINISTERS OF HIS MERCY

Tuesday of the Third Week of Advent Jesus said to the chief priests and the elders of the people: “Amen, I say to you, tax collectors and prostitutes are entering the Kingdom of God before you. Mt 21, 28-32 We … Continue reading

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AND WHAT A MOTHER!

 Our Lady of Guadalupe Then the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. Behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you shall name him Jesus. Luke 2: 30-31 … Continue reading

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