Monthly Archives: July 2015
GOING DEEPER … LIVING THE CHARISM IN CONTEXT
On April 23, 1836 Eugene wrote a very short letter to Father Mille at Notre Dame du Laus. It consisted of only 3 lines but in a time that did not yet have such tools of communication like telephones or … Continue reading
GOING DEEPER … AND ENTERING INTO THE ONENESS OF GOD
I return to the letters of St. Eugene de Mazenod from 1836. Eugene is still Eugene and so here he writes to Fr. Courtès of how he wishes his sons, the members of the congregation to prepare for preaching sermons. … Continue reading
GOING DEEPER … WITH QUIET JOY RIDING ON THE BACK OF PEACE
Indeed Eugene’s perseverance through what is now called the Icosia Affaire had a profound affect on him. If anything his heart grew larger and he seemed to love even more. In a letter to Father Jean-Francois de l’Hermite he wrote … Continue reading
GOING DEEPER …. GOD KNOWS OUR NEEDS FOR GOD IS MASTER OF ALL HEARTS
In a letter to Father Charles Bellon, dated March 19, 1856 Eugene wrote: We are poor, so it does not suit us to pretend we are rich. We have to know how to be satisfied with the little we can do, … Continue reading
GOING DEEPER … GOD KNOWING MY DEEPEST DESIRES
Continuing with the notes of St. Eugene de Mazenod’s 1837 retreat as mentioned in Al Hubenig’s book “Living in the Spirit’s Fire”: You alone can give strength to my soul only you can renew in me the sacred fire of … Continue reading
GOING DEEPER … MY SOUL PROCLAIMS THE GREATNESS OF THE LORD….
In his book “Saint Eugene de Mazenod – Living in the Spirit’s Fire” Al Hubenig OMI reflected on how great an effect Eugene’s struggles had on him and how transformative his experience was. “We see here the depth to which his … Continue reading
GOING DEEPER …. ASKING TO BE TRANSFORMED IN THE ORDINARY OF THE DAY
Reflecting on the notes of St. Eugene de Mazenod’s 1837 retreat that highlight the ongoing transformation of Eugene as a result of what Al Hubenig wrote was gained from the Calvary of Icosia (Living in the Spirit’s Fire). Above all, I … Continue reading
GOING DEEPER … AND LOOKING BACK WITH BRUTAL HONESTY
In the past few months I have found myself struck by all that Eugene experienced at the hands of the French government and the seemingly abandonment by the Church during the “Icosia Affaire”. So much so that I went to … Continue reading
GOING DEEPER …. BEING LONELY FOR GOD
Saturday morning I awoke early and sat to reflect and write on another letter of Eugene de Mazenod. But I was restless, unable to sit still and wondered why I was not feeling inspired, not feeling much of anything save … Continue reading
Going Deeper 