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“There are two great days in a person’s life – the day we are born and the day we discover why.” (William Barclay) Eugene celebrated this day every year, and gave it more importance than his birthday. His relationship with … Continue reading →

“God gave us the gift of life; it is up to us to give ourselves the gift of living well.” (Voltaire) Let us give thanks for the gift of a saint who was so human in all his imperfections, who … Continue reading →

On August 1 we will begin to journey again with the writings of Saint Eugene. Our journey began on May 1, 2010 and in the subsequent 12 years, over 2700 entries have been published in English, and translated into French, … Continue reading →

The disciple Jesus loved said to Peter, ‘It is the Lord.’ At these words ‘It is the Lord’, Simon Peter, who had practically nothing on, wrapped his cloak round him and jumped into the water. The other disciples came on … Continue reading →

They were still talking about all this when Jesus himself stood among them and said to them, ‘Peace be with you!’   … He then opened their minds to understand the scriptures, and he said to them, ‘So you see how … Continue reading →

Did not our hearts burn within us as he talked to us on the road and explained the scriptures to us? (Luke 24,32) The downcast disciples returning to Emmaus had lost all sense of purpose. The one they had pinned … Continue reading →

“Mary Magdalene went to the disciples with the news: ‘I have seen the Lord!’ And she told them that he had said these things to her.” John 20,18 Mary Magdalene was the first to recognize that Jesus was risen and … Continue reading →

“Do not be afraid; go and tell my brothers that they must leave for Galilee; they will see me there.” (Matthew 28, 10) The Risen Jesus tells the disciples to go back to Galilee: “They will see me there.” Galilee … Continue reading →

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Through the eyes of our crucified Saviour we see the world which he redeemed with his blood, desiring that those in whom he continues to suffer will know also the power of his resurrection (cf. Phil 3: 10). OMI Constitutions … Continue reading →