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LEAVE NO STONE UNTURNED, FOR I NEED REFORMATION IN EVERYTHING
In Eugene’s assessment of the year he is hard on himself. He judges himself to have been out of balance in his dedication of time to others, and is aware that some of the weaknesses of his character became too … Continue reading
NOT LOSE ONE OUNCE OF THAT PRECIOUS PEACE WHICH IS THE GREATEST OF POSSESSIONS
Eugene reflects on the importance of maintaining inner serenity in God. Important maxim. Always do all that depends on me for success in the undertakings I believe good, but when I have done everything I can, when I have turned … Continue reading
IT WOULD BE A DISORDER TO LOSE PEACE OF SOUL, TO RESPOND IN A PURELY HUMAN WAY WHEN THINGS DON’T GO MY WAY
In reviewing the year Eugene is aware of having placed too much trust in his own efforts and not enough on God. In future I must place my trust even more in the virtue of prayer than in the activity … Continue reading
IN WORKING FOR OTHERS I HAVE BEEN TOO FORGETFUL OF MYSELF
In December 1814 Eugene did a private retreat, at one of the most significant moments of his life. He had touched death and had been left physically weakened by the illness, and was now discerning the future direction that his … Continue reading
A DAY OF PRAYER, INSTRUCTION AND GAMES
The Youth Congregation used to meet every Thursday and Sunday, but also on feast days. Here the Diary entry for Wednesday 2 November, All Souls Day, gives an idea of their activities of prayer, instruction and games. We gathered at … Continue reading
PRAYER, INSTRUCTION, GAMES
The restoration of the monarchy made it possible for the youth congregation to come out into the open. Here Eugene gives an idea of their activities on their days of meeting: We began today to profit from these advantages by … Continue reading
THE YOUTH CONGREGATION HAD NO LONGER TO FEAR SUPPRESSION, NOR THE MEMBERS AND THEIR DIRECTOR PERSECUTION
During Eugene’s illness, Napoleon had been forced to abdicate and King Louis XVIII came to the throne. This event signalled the end of the persecution of the Church started during the French Revolution, and the end of the dangers they … Continue reading
THANKSGIVING TO GOD WHO IS NEVER DEAF TO THE PRAYER OF THOSE WHO PLACE ALL THEIR TRUST IN HIM
A public act of thanksgiving for Eugene’s healing On May 3, feast of the Finding of the True Cross, I convoked all the congregants in the Madeleine Church to assist at the Mass I owed it them to say at … Continue reading
FINALLY, THE LORD YIELDED TO THE PRAYERS OF THIS BAND OF YOUTH
Eugene continues to describe the prayers offered which led to his healing All who witnessed it shed tears and could not refrain from joining in this exercise of charity and truly filial piety. And why should I refrain from adding … Continue reading
SNATCHED FROM THE JAWS OF DEATH
While most people who had contracted typhus died, Eugene’s near-miraculous recovery is attributed to the prayers of the young people That is when they displayed those feelings of faith and trust in God that I pray the Lord will keep … Continue reading