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BUT WHAT IT HAS COST ME TO MAKE THIS SACRIFICE!

27 year-old Fr. Jean François Mounier had got typhoid fever and had died. He was a much-appreciated spiritual director, firstly as a deacon at the novitiate, and then as a newly-ordained priest at the seminary in Marseilles. Eugene loved and … Continue reading

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I AM GIVING YOU, TO BEGIN YOUR APOSTOLIC WORK, A MISSION TO GO TO ALGERIA, WHERE AN IMMENSE GOOD AWAITS YOU

Within days of his priestly ordination, Fr Grenier received his first mission assignment. My very dear Fr. Grenier, I have been wanting to write to you for several days. I have been prevented from doing so by my activities which … Continue reading

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THE SUBLIME PRIESTHOOD WITH ALL THE GIFTS OF GOD WHICH WILL MAKE YOUR MINISTRY FRUITFUL

Eugene’s visit to the Nancy area was to have included the ordination to the priesthood of Ferdinand Grenier, but Eugene had to cut short his visit to rush back to Marseilles because of the outbreak of cholera You would have … Continue reading

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THE OFFERING OF MY LIFE TO THE LORD FOR THE RANSOM FROM THE SICKNESS WHICH WAS RAVISHING MY PEOPLE

The Shrine of Notre Dame de la Garde is on a hill dominating the city of Marseilles where the “Good Mother” (as Mary is referred to by the inhabitants of the city) watches over everyone. As soon as Eugene returned … Continue reading

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THE SACRIFICE OF MY LIFE

Now that the work that God has called me to has been achieved, what could be a more happy event for me than to die, especially if the sacrifice of my life were to be accepted not only as expiation … Continue reading

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OBLATION: THE WILLINGNESS TO BE A MARTYR OF CHARITY

I have all my life desired to die a victim of charity. You know that this crown was withheld from me right from the first days of my ministry. The Lord had his designs since He wanted to trust me … Continue reading

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I HAVE GONE TO CONFIRM MANY OF THESE POOR VICTIMS ON THEIR DEATH-BED

We are here under the fatal influence of cholera, which takes from us some 40, or 30, 20, or 25 people each day. Those who come here are in danger. Yesterday a whole family of five people died on coming … Continue reading

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I HAVE ALL MY LIFE DESIRED TO DIE A VICTIM OF CHARITY

Eugene had been visiting the Oblate communities in the center of France and while in the area had also taken the opportunity to do the baptism of the child of his niece, who was about to give birth. News reached … Continue reading

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THIS MASS HAS BECOME AN INSTITUTION ON THIS DAY

Second of August, anniversary of my Baptism. Mass with the Capuchin Sisters. This Mass has become an institution on this day. I can think of no greater help than the prayers of these holy ladies to thank God for a … Continue reading

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ONE HAS NO INFIRMITIES AND FEELS AS THOUGH ONE WERE ONLY THIRTY YEARS OF AGE

The end of my 67th year. I am entering my 68th. Thus the years add up without one being aware of it. We go forward to the tomb year by year. Nevertheless, it is possible to measure the distance travelled … Continue reading

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