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SAINT EUGENE, A COMPANION AND GUIDE IN ILLNESS AND DEATH

Posted on April 6, 2015 by franksantucci

After a long pause, Saint Eugene speaks to us again. My involvement in the illness and death of a close relative led to a much longer than expected interruption of these reflections. Throughout this period I experienced the presence and … Continue reading →

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A REVIEW OF LIFE THROUGH THE FOCUS OF HOPE

Posted on April 12, 2013 by franksantucci

As he begins his retreat, Eugene intends to make an exacting examination of his life and behaviour. It is interesting that he wants to do this through the eyes of hope – through the lens of what God’s love holds … Continue reading →

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I ENCOURAGE MY BROTHERS TO LOVE RATHER THAN BE AFRAID

Posted on April 11, 2013 by franksantucci

As Eugene reflects on the necessity of focusing on hope in difficult times, he remembers how he constantly urges the Oblates to live in this spirit of hopeful confidence in the love of God. Addressing hope, he writes: You whom … Continue reading →

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A HYMN TO HOPE

Posted on April 10, 2013 by franksantucci

Realizing that the demands of his work in Marseille had led him to spiritual luke-warmness, he did not despair. Ever since Eugene had been ravished by the experience of God’s love for him, it was the virtue of hope that … Continue reading →

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