On pilgrimage in Loreto, we see Eugene\u2019s normal other-centered style of prayer in action. Throughout his life he always tried to be aware of the presence of God in his heart in everything that he did \u2013 and he carried all his loved ones in that same heart: his Oblate family and his blood family.<\/p>\n
\nThis morning I had the happiness to offer Mass in the revered house where the Son of God became incarnate \u2026 my intention was for the family, an intention extended to those worthy to belong to it\u2026<\/strong><\/h5>\n<\/blockquote>\n
An important moment for Eugene each evening is what we know as oraison. A time of communion with all those who were close to him in the Eucharistic presence of Jesus. (cf. https:\/\/www.eugenedemazenod.net\/?p=897<\/a> and other entries on the website by entering the search item \u201coraison\u201d)<\/p>\n
\nAll our friends will not be surprised that I kept them in mind yesterday evening in the holy chapel, uttering a little prayer for each of them in particular. I did not come out until forced to do so by fatigue.<\/strong><\/h5>\n
The piety of the faithful who come and go in the chapel, and who do not leave until they have kissed the walls several times, with an effusion of affection that is very touching, inspires me with inexpressible tenderness and causes me to be at one with them.<\/strong><\/h5>\n<\/blockquote>\n
Letter to Henri Tempier, 7 May 1826, EO VII n 239<\/em><\/p>\n
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\u201cPoetry is for me Eucharistic. You take someone else’s suffering into your body, their passion comes into your body, and in doing that you commune, you take communion, you make a community with others.\u201d\u00a0\u00a0 Mary Karr<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
On pilgrimage in Loreto, we see Eugene\u2019s normal other-centered style of prayer in action. Throughout his life he always tried to be aware of the presence of God in his heart in everything that he did \u2013 and he carried … Continue reading