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THROUGH THE EYES OF OUR CRUCIFIED SAVIOR: THE NEED FOR SPIRITUAL DIRECTION IN DISCERNMENT
The spiritual journey requires accompaniment and discernment. In Eugene’s case the spiritual journey seemed to be leading him to the priesthood – a discernment in which he searched for help: having consulted at Paris one of the best directors existing … Continue reading
THROUGH THE EYES OF OUR CRUCIFIED SAVIOR: DISCERNMENT WITH NEW EYES
The sight of the cross, of the God who gave everything for Eugene – to the last drop of blood – evoked a corresponding response of generosity from Eugene. Like Jesus, he understood on Good Friday that he was “to … Continue reading
FORCE-FEEDING THE CONSOLATIONS THAT RELIGION BRINGS
Leflon describes Eugene’s efforts to bring spiritual comfort to the prisoners: “Finally, the Semainier, anxious to make sure the prisoners received spiritual help, which was also one of the purposes of the Organization, observed that there exists an inexcusable neglect … Continue reading
I TRY TO OBTAIN FOR THEM ALL THE COMFORTS THAT DEPEND ON ME
Leflon writes: “Installed on December 30, 1806, ‘Demazenot fils’: immediately assumed the duties of the Semainier (the director in charge for one week), and, in this capacity, presented, on January 6, 1807, a report that had the Mazenod touch, and … Continue reading
CONVINCED OF YOUR ZEAL AND YOUR LOVE FOR ALL THAT IS RELATED TO THE RELIEF OF THE POOR AND UNFORTUNATE
On December 23 1806, Eugene, addressed as ”Demazenot fils,” (the equivalent of “junior”) received the following letter, addressed to him from the directors of the Work of Prisons in Aix: “Sir, we have the honor to inform you that … Continue reading
A SEARCH FOR ANSWERS
Since his return to Aix, Eugene was in continual contact with his mother’s cousin, François Joseph Roze (Joannis), to whom she was very attached and whom Eugene always referred to as “my uncle.” Roze was an educated man with a … Continue reading
AN INSTANTANEOUS GOOD FRIDAY CONVERSION – MYTH OR REALITY?
For most of us, the religious experience of a significant awareness of God’s presence that leads to personal conversion is a long and slow process – usually we are not even fully aware of the meaning of what has been … Continue reading
REDISCOVERING THE TREASURES WITHIN
When some of the disciples pointed out to Jesus that the crowd that he was teaching was hungry, he replied: “Feed them yourselves” (Matthew 14:16 From the richness within you, you need to feed others. This is the starting point … Continue reading
I GET ANGRY WHEN I SEE THE BEST YEARS OF MY LIFE DRAINING AWAY IN IDLE OBSCURITY
The hectic social activities after Eugene’s return from exile, which we have been looking at, gradually began to lose their attraction. Questo paese non mi conviene. [ed. This is no place for me.], and that is why I have a … Continue reading
HOUNDING CREDITORS AND ALLOWING THE POOR TO TOUCH HIS HEART
I have taken a lot of time to describe some of the activities of the young Eugene that will shed light on his conversion and his future life and spirituality. His social life, pleasures and search for a girl with … Continue reading