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GOING DEEPER … JOY AND CONTENTMENT IN THE ORDINARY OF THE DAY

Eugene’s letter of April 27, 1836 to Father Guigues at Notre Dame de l’Osier was only a four lines long, and was very much on the business of the day. “If the Bishop of Grenoble decides to give us the … Continue reading

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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

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GOING DEEPER … A THREAD IN AN INFINITE TAPESTRY

I continue to find my thoughts and words, my daily reflection not so much on just what Eugene has written but also on the effect that my chosen community has raised within me. There is about me this morning a … Continue reading

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GOING DEEPER … AS A VAST HORIZON CONTINUES TO OPEN BEFORE US

On October 18, 1834 Eugene wrote to Fr. Guibert at Notre Dame du Laus to inform him that he was to become the Superior of the new mission in Corsica.In October of 1834 Eugene writes again to Fr Aubert. “My … Continue reading

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GOING DEEPER AND BECOMING STEEPED IN HIS SPIRIT

It is with a little sadness that I find myself coming to the end of Eugene’s 1831 Retreat Notes, for they have been without a doubt a great treasure and grace for me.  In coming to know St. Eugene a … Continue reading

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