Open to the Spirit, she consecrated herself totally as lowly handmaid to the person and work of the Saviour. (Constitution 10)
Each year of Eugene’s seminary formation began with a retreat.
Up to now I can only speak of the life we are leading during the retreat, which is now unfortunately coming to an end. We are finishing tomorrow with a feast which fills the seminary with its fragrance and is proper to it. It is the feast of the Interior Life of the Holy Virgin, that is to say of all the virtues and the greatest marvels of the Almighty. What a lovely feast! And how fully I am going to celebrate with the most holy Virgin all the great things God did in her!
Oh, what an advocate at God’s side! Let us be dedicated to her; she is the glory of women.
Letter to his grandmother, 18 October 1810, EO XIV n 29
Eugene’s devotion to Mary was always connected with God. She was the marvelous instrument who witnessed to the wonders God worked in her and in people through the incarnation.
With her example and intercession, she constantly focuses us on Jesus.
