Eugene\u2019s outpouring of his personal grief, in his private journal, at the suffering and death of Dauphin who had been a domestic servant at the Bishop\u2019s house in Marseilles. Although he had stopped working there for a number of years, he had remained in contact with Eugene.<\/p>\n
\nI said Mass for poor Dauphin. In this way I can show him my gratitude for his attachment to me. I would have been willing to go to any expense to save his life. Now, through my prayers, I would like to introduce him into glory as soon as possible.<\/strong><\/h5>\n
Barri, whom I saw today, confirmed what I already knew of this dear Dauphin\u2019s dedication, more than anyone could imagine. He told me every time we met, that he would go through fire for me, that he loved me more than anyone else. It was a pure effect of his gratitude, for sometimes we would not have contact for a whole year. I ease my sorrow at the loss of that faithful and dear servant by writing down these things. I write them only for myself. If someone else happens to read them, let him not accuse me of weakness.<\/strong><\/h5>\n<\/blockquote>\n
Eugene\u2019s explanation of his sentiments is a powerful affirmation of God\u2019s love.<\/p>\n
\nI accept every suffering, but do not blush at very deeply feeling the loss of those who truly love me, and whom I so rightly love on my part, as my so-loving heart knows well how to do. This is not at all a scandal. I declare that I do not understand how someone can love God, if they do not know how to love people worthy of being loved.<\/strong><\/h5>\n<\/blockquote>\n
Eugene de Mazenod\u2019s Diary, 4 September 1837, EO XVIII<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Eugene\u2019s outpouring of his personal grief, in his private journal, at the suffering and death of Dauphin who had been a domestic servant at the Bishop\u2019s house in Marseilles. Although he had stopped working there for a number of years, … Continue reading