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IT IS WITH OPEN ARMS THAT THE MINISTERS OF JESUS CHRIST PRESS THEM CLOSE TO THEIR HEARTS

Posted on July 3, 2010 by franksantucci

Eugene develops his image of the sinner being like a cart stuck in the mud that necessitates great force to get it out of the mud, and then gentleness in the confessional to begin the healing process of conversion. In … Continue reading →

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OUR MENACING TONE IS ONLY FOR THE PULPIT, IN THE CONFESSIONAL OUR LANGUAGE IS QUITE DIFFERENT

Posted on July 2, 2010 by franksantucci

Eugene now comes to the practical purpose of his sermon. He has instructed, and now it is time for action on the part of his listeners; they are invited to celebrate the sacrament of confession. I find particularly touching the … Continue reading →

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COME, I HAVE GIVEN YOU MORE THAN ENOUGH REASONS TO MAKE UP YOUR MINDS

Posted on July 1, 2010 by franksantucci

Eugene aims to convince his listeners to go to confession, understanding that the more they put it off, the more difficult it will be. I have chosen these two extracts because they give something of a feel for the images … Continue reading →

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COME AND SHOW YOUR WOUNDS TO THE ONLY DOCTORS WHOM GOD HAS ESTABLISHED TO CURE THEM

Posted on June 30, 2010 by franksantucci

The sermons at the Madeleine were Lenten in character to prepare his listeners for Easter resurrection. After the first sermon where Eugene had laid the foundation of their dignity in the eyes of God’s love, his themes for the following … Continue reading →

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