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“A father’s communication with his many children… that is one of the most agreeable occupations of my life” 1857
What a beautiful reminder that Eugene intercedes for us in heaven. We do not have to be super-stressed or struggling or even going through some kind of a difficult time of our life. It is good to be reminded of his love and fidelity to each of his sons and daughters. I remember his invitation to join with him and his sons and daughters; it was a time in my life that I was searching for something deeper and wondering if perhaps I had not received the wrong message from God. The flame within me was waning and I was probably allowing it to die out and be like those smoldering wicks that Eugene was not disposed to tolerate.
“Members of each group express their commitment to the ideals of Saint Eugene in a different way according to their state of life, but all focus on how to express their baptismal consecration in service to the Church and to the most abandoned souls.”
I tend sometimes to forget about my baptism – perhaps because it happened so very long ago, and we in my family, were not taught about it nor was it really celebrated or a big deal. Yet there is a small quiet thank you within me that it was done and that it ‘took’ (for so many years I believed it had not worked).
How does St. Eugene express his satisfaction with us? How does he intercede for us in heaven? Perhaps it just comes down to faith.
Yesterday I watched as one of our RCIA candidates approached the pastor at communion time with his arms crossed over in front of him indicating that he wanted to receive a blessing. When he turned to go back to his pew, he caught my eye and we smiled at each other. Faith and belief within each of us. My heart rejoiced and I am so happy that he and the other seven candidates are inquiring and walking with us and us with them. None of us will ever be quite the same as we journey on together, each of us “full of good will to respond to the grace of our sublime vocation”.