Monthly Archives: March 2015
GOING DEEPER … SO TO WORK FOR GOD’S GLORY
Eugene in his letter to Henri Tempier on October 24th, 1833 continues to show how even in the midst of personal upheaval and struggle he continues to focus on God. “… There is no need of regrets when one has … Continue reading
GOING DEEPER WITH A GOOD ATTITUDE
In his letter of October 17, 1833 Eugene invites Henri Tempier to optimism. “So you have the advantage of enjoying the pleasure of surprise when, contrary to your expectation, things go better than you thought they would. It makes up … Continue reading
GOING DEEPER … AND SEEING WITH NEW EYES
A year and a half ago I began a private daily reflection which I called “Going Deeper”. It was began when the daily reflection called “Eugene de Mazenod speaks to us” which I had been following was taking a break for Christmas. The … Continue reading
GOING DEEPER … AND WAITING FOR GOD’S MERCY
Eugene having met with the French Ambassador in Rome knows exactly what he has been charged with, the Ambassador having made it very plain that should Eugene try to return to Marseilles that he will be stopped. The French government … Continue reading
GOING DEEPER … AND GIVING ALL THE CREDIT TO GOD
Eugene continues to look forward and outward, rather than to dwell on the reason he has been summoned to Rome. He mentions in a letter to Fr. Henri Tempier the possibilities of a seminary in Rome that would serve the … Continue reading
GOING DEEPER … WITH A MAGNIFICENT LOVE
While waiting to meet with the Pope, Eugene writes to the Sacred Congregation of Propaganda Fide of the possibilities of sending some missionaries to Algeria. “Since I have been asked to express the deepest feelings of my soul and conscience, … Continue reading
GOING DEEPER … A WAY OF RESPONDING
Eugene’s letter of August 31st to Henri Tempier is short but telling: “.. It was necessary in effect to take pause after my Wednesday morning session. I lie low, I need to think, to have light, I ask God to … Continue reading
GOING DEEPER … WITH ONLY PRESENCE TO OFFER
Eugene, still in Rome continues to wait for word as to why he has been summoned by the Pope. “I make the biggest sacrifice I have made in my whole life in this respect. I celebrate no Mass on the … Continue reading
GOING DEEPER … AND RECOGNIZING GOD IN ALL
In his 2003 article titled “Reading The Signs of The Times”, Ron Rolheiser writes about recognizing God in everything. “Jesus challenged us to “read the signs of the times”. The challenge here is not so much to have an intellectual … Continue reading
GOING DEEPER IN AN EMBRACE OF BEING CHERISHED
Eugene continues writing to Henri Tempier from Rome as he begins to discover the reason the Pope has called him there. “I think that it would be very much to the point for my uncle to write to the Minister … Continue reading
Going Deeper 