In these lines we touch the heart of Eugene\u2019s prayer for those he loved: \u201cI concern myself about you before God.\u201d It was in the presence of God, in prayer, that Eugene communed with those who were absent.<\/p>\n
\nMy dear children, here I am already two days’ journey from you, each day separates me further from my cherished family; you are all present to me, just as you are, and most willingly I concern myself about you before God!<\/strong><\/h5>\n<\/blockquote>\n
It was before the tabernacle every evening, that Eugene met the Oblates who were far away. He used the intimate word \u201crendezvous\u201d for this: a friend, gathering with the Friend, and with all friends in this divine friendship.<\/p>\n
\nThat is where I give you rendezvous. Speak often of me to our common Father who is, with his divine Son, Our Lord Jesus Christ, at the center of our hearts; love him, ever let us love each other more in him.<\/strong><\/h5>\n<\/blockquote>\n
Letter to Jean-Baptiste Mille and the scholastics, 17 November 1830, EO VII n 371<\/em><\/p>\n
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In these lines we touch the heart of Eugene\u2019s prayer for those he loved: \u201cI concern myself about you before God.\u201d It was in the presence of God, in prayer, that Eugene communed with those who were absent. My dear … Continue reading