Monthly Archives: April 2018

Eugene wrote: “But for us, our principal end, I would almost say our only end, is the self-same end that Jesus Christ proposed to himself on coming into the world, the self-same end that he gave to the Apostles, to … Continue reading →

What an assertion for Eugene to make at the end of his retreat! Quite some trumpet-blowing! We are the best! I re-read our Rule during my annual retreat, in a profound spirit of recollection, and I remained convinced that we … Continue reading →

 I leave my room to take myself to the cathedral for divine service. Gladly indeed would I prolong still further my period of solitude, but St. Peter too would very gladly have remained on Mount Tabor. He was told as … Continue reading →

The practice of “oraison” that was important for Eugene is illustrated in this beautiful text: We should often come together like this, in Jesus Christ, our common center where all our hearts become as one and our affections are brought … Continue reading →

On the Feast of All Saints, Eugene’s thoughts were with Pierre Aubert, who was making his lifetime oblation to God through pronouncing vows for life. This kiss of peace and all the graces of the communion of saints went forth … Continue reading →

We have spent a considerable amount of time reflecting on the private retreat in which Eugene meditated on the Constitutions and Rules. Now it is back to everyday life for him – and his concerns as the superior for his … Continue reading →

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). CC&RR, Constitution … Continue reading →

Eugene’s Good Friday experience did not leave him standing at the foot of the Cross. The focus of his life had changed, and it became a continuous Easter – responding to the light of the Risen Christ’s, “I am with … Continue reading →

Eugene continues to describe his joyful Easter celebration at the seminary: I went in spirit through the churches of the whole earth, where at the same moment the vaults were resounding with the praises of the Risen Lord. I was … Continue reading →

Easter Day found us in the Church at 4:00 a.m. to sing Matins, Lauds and Prime. After Prime, a first High Mass was sung at which the seminary received communion… We returned at 10:45 for the second High Mass at … Continue reading →