In the subsequent correspondence between Eugene and Tempier, one can see the growth of \u201cone heart and one soul\u201d between them, and their desire to be apostolic men with a strong interior life so as to be the most efficient missionaries.<\/p>\n
\nBe as humble as you wish but know, just the same, that you are necessary <\/em>for this mission work. I speak to you before God and openly from my heart.<\/strong><\/h5>\n
Were it a question of going out to preach more or less well the word of God, mingled with much alloy of self, of going far and wide for the purpose, if you wish, of winning souls for God without taking much trouble to be men of interior life, truly apostolic men, I think it would not be difficult to replace you. <\/strong><\/h5>\n
But can you believe I want merchandise of that sort?<\/strong><\/h5>\n
We must be truly saints ourselves. In saying that, we include all that can possibly be said.<\/strong><\/h5>\n<\/blockquote>\n
Letter to Henri Tempier, 13 December 1815 O.W. VI n 7<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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