Monthly Archives: November 2015
GOING DEEPER … BRINGING OUR WHOLE SELVES
In early January of 1838 Eugene wrote to Father Courtès, at Aix, explaining his new coat of arms and motto that he has chosen now that he is Bishop of Marseilles. “My Pastoral Letter will not have reached you yet … Continue reading
GOING DEEPER … OPENING OUR HEARTS AND OUR DOORS
I interrupt my reflections on the letters with Eugene in order to pause in prayer for all the people of Paris, and all people around the world who have been touched by one of the latest salvos of violence and suffering … Continue reading
GOING DEEPER … CELEBRATING THE EUCHARIST WITH A HEART FULLY ENGAGED
November 1837 St. Eugene wrote a long detailed letter to Fr. Guigues at Notre Dame de L’Osier stating for him the requirements and mandatory/obligatory ceremonies to be carried out during a mission. Explicit authorization was required before any could … Continue reading
GOING DEEPER … ALLOWING THE SAVIOR TO LOOK AT US AND TO RENEW US
I interrupt the chronological order of Eugene’s letters this morning to share a prayer that he wrote and which was shared by Fr. Frank Santucci, OMI in his daily blog. “How still imperfect, my God, is my conversion; the root … Continue reading
GOING DEEPER … BRINGING LIGHT TO DARKENED CORNERS OF MY HEART
St. Eugene wrote a long letter to Fr. Casimir Aubert on October 14, 1837. It was a letter filled with love while at the same time being a bit of reproach because Fr. Aubert had disobeyed him by not remaining longer … Continue reading
GOING DEEPER … TRYING NOT TO REMAKE GOD IN MY IMAGE BUT RATHER ASKING TO BE MADE IN GOD’S IMAGE
On October 11, 1837 Eugene wrote a strong letter to Fr. Courtes in Aix reproaching him for not having given Holy Communion to person who though repentant was sentenced to death and also about the importance of missions for instructing … Continue reading
GOING DEEPER … LOOKING AT WHAT I MIGHT BE HOLDING BACK
Having become steeped in the life of Eugene de Mazenod and how he gave his all to God, to his people in Marseilles, and indeed to all of France and out into the world, and how he continues to give … Continue reading
GOING DEEPER … WALKING IN THE PRESENCE OF GOD
This morning my day began with a reflection of how it is in sharing the spirit of St. Eugene that I come to walk in the presence of God. It has coloured my morning and I can do little but … Continue reading
GOING DEEPER … THE VULNERABILITY OF THE CROSS
Eugene wrote to Fr. Courtes in Aix on how to behave towards the Archbishop of Aix and any requests that came from the Archbishop concerning chaplaincy of a boarding school. Don’t you think, my dear Courtès, that it is unwise … Continue reading
GOING DEEPER … WHAT MAKES COMMUNITY
On September 19, 1837 Eugene wrote to Fr. Courtes in Aix on how to give up the hospital chaplaincy at Aix. “… This should be achieved at any cost because there is too great a disadvantage in going against the … Continue reading
Going Deeper 