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FOR A PRIEST THE VALUE OF A SINGLE SOUL RANSOMED BY THE MAN-GOD

In continuing to try to convince his mother of the value of his vocation, Eugene uses the idea of the co-operator of the Saviour’s whole ministry being worthwhile even if he only brings one person to know salvation. He then … Continue reading

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A PRIEST GIVES HIS LIBERTY AND LIFE FOR A SUFFERING CHURCH

Eugene the seminarian reflects on the meaning of priesthood in an abandoned Church: The number of seminarians has risen considerably this year; I really think we are close to a hundred. Among the candidates we pride ourselves on, we can … Continue reading

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A PROJECT THAT CERTAINLY COMES FROM GOD

Eugene had done a thorough process of discernment – and had been told by his spiritual director that his priestly vocation was “as clear as the noonday sun.” Once he had understood this as God’s will, he never wavered in … Continue reading

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