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LAYING THE GROUNDWORK FOR THE SUCCESS OF OTHERS

At the beginning of the new year, 1828, Eugene reflected on his situation of having been condemned to humdrum administration work in Marseille for a fifth year already. Realizing that the years were passing he shared some of his downheartedness … Continue reading

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PARISH MISSIONS: FOUR MISSIONARIES ENGAGED IN SUCH AN EXERCISE OF CHARITY PREACH BETTER STILL THAN IN THE PULPIT, AT LEAST THEY ARE BETTER UNDERSTOOD

The value of example speaking louder than words was stressed to Tempier when the missionaries had gone to help the inhabitants of a neighbouring village to put out a fire: If only I had been with you on the day … Continue reading

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