Finally, all the necessary documentation had been arranged and Fortune de Mazenod was ordained bishop in Paris on 6 July 1823. Writing to Tempier on the day before the event, Eugene said:<\/p>\n
\nThis time I will use a right of which I scarcely remember the name, having lost to such an extent the ability to use it: I opt for my freedom. With a place in the gallery, I will enjoy at my ease a spectacle so touching for me and I will abandon my soul to the spirit of God so that he may direct its sentiments as he pleases, in the hope that I may receive benefit and consolation.<\/strong><\/h5>\n<\/blockquote>\n
Letter to Henri Tempier, 5 July 1823, EO VI n. 110<\/em><\/p>\n
In our chronological exploration of Eugene\u2019s writings, this text reminds us that Eugene and his uncle had been in Paris for over 5 months to arrange for the reestablishment of the Diocese of Marseille and for Fortune\u2019s ordination. More important, however, is the attitude of prayer with which Eugene approached the ordination ceremony. He would have had strong emotions, but he opted to empty himself so as to be receptive to whatever God wanted to inspire in him during the ceremony.<\/p>\n
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“What we plant in the soil of contemplation, we shall reap in the harvest of action.” \u00a0 \u00a0<\/em>Meister Eckhart<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Finally, all the necessary documentation had been arranged and Fortune de Mazenod was ordained bishop in Paris on 6 July 1823. Writing to Tempier on the day before the event, Eugene said: This time I will use a right of … Continue reading