Monthly Archives: August 2015
GOING DEEPER … BLESSING EACH OTHER
Eugene wrote a letter to Fr. Mille at Notre Dame to Laus on April 21, 1837 advising him that he was to accompany Bishop Bernet on his pastoral visit of the diocese of Aix. It was the closing lines which … Continue reading
GOING DEEPER … THE GIFT OF BEING DISARMED
On April 16 1837 Eugene wrote to Fr. Courtes in Aix telling him about his appointment to the See of Marseilles. He wrote: “My dear Courtès, it is a consolation for me, in my disappointment to see you pleased and satisfied … Continue reading
GOING DEEPER … AS SURRENDER GIVES BIRTH TO IMMEASURABLE GENTLENESS
St. Eugene wrote to Bishop Garibaldi who was the internuncio[1] in Paris. He wrote that he was accepting to becoming the Bishop of Marseilles – out of obedience to his uncle and to do in this way God’s will. He … Continue reading
GOING DEEPER – THE GRACE TO SERVE
On April 11, 1837 Eugene wrote to To Mr. Persil, keeper of the Seals, in Paris expressing his gratitude regarding his upcoming appointment to the See of Marseilles (Eugene will become the Bishop of Marseilles). He writes that he accepts … Continue reading
GOING DEEPER … FINDING MY PLACE AT THE TABLE
Eugene wrote to Fr. Mille in April about over extending himself when he was already sick and also about the type of hymnals to be used during the giving of missions. “… In the missions. I recommend you use … Continue reading
GOING DEEPER … THE GIFT OF RECOGNITION AND CELEBRATION
The beginning of March found Eugene writing to Father Courtès in Aix encouraging him and remarking how he was one of the foundation stones of the Congregation. Oh! you have been really inspired, my dear friend, to write your little … Continue reading
GOING DEEPER … QUESTIONS FOLLOWED BY JOYOUS CERTAINTY
March 9, 1837 Eugene wrote to the Vicar General of Aix to speak of a priest who had left the Congregation of the Oblates of Mary Immaculate. Most obviously from the letter we are able to determine that Eugene told … Continue reading
GOING DEEPER AND SEEING THROUGH EYES OF LOVE NEW FACES OF POVERTY
On February 28, 1837 Eugene wrote to Fr. Honorat reproach him for preaching in both Provençal and in French to comply with the desire of “five or six bourgeois people” who according to him had not yet shown any sign … Continue reading
GOING DEEPER …. MINISTERS OF MERCY
February 20 1837 Eugene wrote a letter to Fr. Guigues who was staying with the parish priest of Theys, close to Grenoble. It appears that Fr. Guigues was struggling with a group of youth who appeared to be unrepentant for … Continue reading
GOING DEEPER … REMAINING TRUE TO OURSELVES
Eugene wrote to Fr. Mille on the topic of giving missions and personal comportment when involved with that work. His words were neither harsh or to strict but rather seemed to serve as reminders of what their lives were all … Continue reading
Going Deeper 