Category Archives: WRITINGS

Easter Sunday 1839, within the context of a personal attack on him, we continue to read Eugene’s reflection on the love of Jesus Christ as the origin of his vocation, and the inspiration for all his actions. He recalls God’s … Continue reading →

In the face of the ingratitude and criticism that Eugene was experiencing from some of the people of Marseilles, he reflects on the motivating force of his life as he recalls the steps of his vocation. The direction of his … Continue reading →

Easter Sunday 1839, and Eugene had received notice of a scandalous retaliation for a good deed that he had done for the welfare of his diocese. Oh well! The good God leads the way and He allows men to show … Continue reading →

From the time that he was appointed Bishop of Marseilles Eugene wrote a daily journal recalling the events of the day and his personal reactions. It gives us an intimate picture of what was going on within him. On Easter … Continue reading →

Eugene writes about Venerable Albini, whose cause of canonization is in process . Fr. Gabrielli, parish priest at Tralonca in Corsica, came to tell me such edifying things about Fr. Albini that I asked him to send me a copy … Continue reading →

February 17 is always a special day for the Mazenodian family because we recall the Church’s recognition that our charism, spirituality and mission comes from God. It is a day when the Family gathers to give thanks and to renew … Continue reading →

Bishop Eugene continues to reflect in his Diary about the experience of Eucharistic adoration among his people. It is an experience that invites our personal reflection on our responsibility to support the faith of those we care for – especially … Continue reading →

Reflecting on the practice of praying with his people, Eugene writes as bishop, conscious of the important position which the bishop has as first pastor of a diocese. It is something beautiful in the eyes of religion to see the … Continue reading →

Bishop Eugene had instituted exposition of the Blessed Sacrament in all the parishes of his diocese. Now he decided to personally unite himself with this practice. During my thanksgiving after Mass a few days ago, God inspired me to pay … Continue reading →

Letter from Fr. Courtès telling me of the holy death of Brother Morandini. He passed on to a better life yesterday afternoon at four o’clock. The loss will be felt by the Congregation which expected such great service from this … Continue reading →