Monthly Archives: February 2015
GOING DEEPER WHERE THE SPIRIT LEADS
“…I know all the time that it is my Father who is in heaven I am dealing with, who has at his right hand his Son Jesus Christ, our Saviour, who is our advocate, our mediator, who never ceases to … Continue reading
GOING DEEPER INTO WHO I AM WITH OTHERS
“The Lord will have pity on me Dominus sollicitus est mei: I turn to him with the utmost confidence, for he is my help, my strength and all my hope; adjutor … et protector meus es tu, Domine, ne moreris … Continue reading
GOING DEEPER AND LAYING MYSELF BEFORE GOD
In Eugene’s continuing retreat notes he writes: “The best thing is to abandon myself to God to apply myself specially to consider what is going to be done in me by virtue of the Most High, and the obligations I … Continue reading
GOING DEEPER INTO WHAT PREDOMINATES IN MY SOUL
Continuing a reflection on the notes from Eugene’s 1832 retreat before being ordained a bishop. “That is where things stand, it is the feeling that predominates in my soul, an unlimited trust in the goodness of my God. I am … Continue reading
GOING DEEPER WITH GRATITUDE TO HIM WHO STRENGTHENS ME
On October 7th 1832,Eugene began a 7 day retreat in preparation of his being confirmed a Bishop. In his notes (see 166:XV in Oblate Writings) he looks back on his time as a priest and then quotes from scripture, 1 Timothy 1:12-17 … Continue reading
GOING DEEPER AND FINDING GOD IN EACH OTHER
This morning I began my day by reading a 2001 article by Ron Rolheiser OMI titled: “Finding God in Community”. In it he wrote: “God is a flow of relationships to be experienced in community, family, parish, friendship, and hospitality. When we … Continue reading
GOING DEEPER WITH SEEDS OF THE DIVINE
In a letter to Fr. Courtès in Aix Eugene writes: “Believe me, my obedience and resignation are undergoing a stiff test. […] deference to the will of Him to whom we must all submit, the merit inherent in this sacrifice … Continue reading
GOING DEEPER – HOW REAL IS MY LOVE?
Eugene writes from Rome to Fr. Courtès in Aix who is then Vicar General of the congregation. “You are in a position now to understand what is my daily fare in my relations with certain members, men with no heart, … Continue reading
GOING DEEPER WITH FOOD FOR CONTEMPLATION & PROFOUND WONDER
Eugene is in Rome for his Episcopal Consecration, but appears to be more pensive than celebratory. “I am deprived all at once of your gentle presence, far removed from all I love, alone in a city where I have nothing … Continue reading
GOING DEEPER – IT’S GOOD TO BE HERE
“This holy place is ever more delightful. Those who live here inspire almost as much devotion as does the shrine. The house is clean, silence and recollection dominate it, there is joy on every face; oh! it is good to … Continue reading
Going Deeper 