Category Archives: WRITINGS

Mary went and announced to the disciples, “I have seen the Lord,” and then reported what he had told her. John 20:18 As a result of the French Revolution the people of the countryside of France were locked in their … Continue reading →

Then Jesus said to them, “Do not be afraid. Go tell my brothers to go to Galilee, and there they will see me.” Matthew 28: 10 The Risen Jesus tells the disciples to go back to Galilee: “They will see … Continue reading →

Come and see the place where he lay. Then go quickly and tell his disciples, ‘He has been raised from the dead, and he is going before you to Galilee; there you will see him.’ Matthew 28: 7 After journeying with him through … Continue reading →

In her, we recognize the model of the Church’s faith and of our own. We shall always look on her as our mother. In the joys and sorrows of our missionary life, we feel close to her who is the … Continue reading →

In the days when Christ was in the flesh, he offered prayers and supplications with loud cries and tears to the one who was able to save him from death, and he was heard because of his reverence. Son though he was, he … Continue reading →

“I have given you a model to follow, so that as I have done for you, you should also do.” John 13:15 For Saint Eugene, Holy Thursday marked two important events: his first communion and his private vow of saying “yes” … Continue reading →

“My appointed time draws near; in your house I shall celebrate the Passover with my disciples.” The disciples then did as Jesus had ordered, and prepared the Passover. Mt 26: 18-19 As I read St. Eugene’s writings, I constantly hear echoes … Continue reading →

Peter said to him, “Master, why can I not follow you now? I will lay down my life for you.” Jesus answered, “Will you lay down your life for me? Amen, amen, I say to you, the cock will not … Continue reading →

Mary took a liter of costly perfumed oil made from genuine aromatic nard and anointed the feet of Jesus and dried them with her hair; the house was filled with the fragrance of the oil. Jn 12:3 You, you alone … Continue reading →

The crowds preceding him and those following kept crying out and saying: “Hosanna to the Son of David; blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord; hosanna in the highest.” Matthew 21:9 Every day is good for … Continue reading →