Tag Archives: Gratitude
GOING DEEPER … GRATEFUL FOR THE LIFE I HAVE BEEN GIVEN TO LIVE
Eugene wrote a very short letter to Fr. Tempier noting the return of Cholera to Marseilles but equally stating he was unafraid. “Your cholera and your epidemic do not frighten me at all. I have always regretted that I did … Continue reading
GOING DEEPER … IT IS GOOD TO GIVE THANKS
In July 1837 Eugene wrote to Fr. Tempier about how he does not act any more through inclination but rather though the spirit of faith. “You may have been under the impression, my dear Tempier, that I was at the … Continue reading
GOING DEEPER … OPPORTUNITIES FOR IMMENSE GRATITUDE
Towards the end of May 1836 Eugene wrote a letter to Father Mille at Notre Dame du Laus about the business of the house there and how it should be conducted. “…I completely rule out our house becoming a kind … Continue reading
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
GOING DEEPER AND NOT LOSING SIGHT OF THE WIDER NEEDS OF THE FAMILY
In May 1835 Eugene wrote to Fr. Guigues saying how busy he was and the decisions he as Superior General had to make for the still rather small congregation which was being called in so many directions to do so … Continue reading
GOING DEEPER … ON ALL THAT I AM GIVEN
April 27, 1835 St. Eugene de Mazenod wrote to Bishop Frezza, Secretary of the Congregation for Extraordinary Affairs in Rome informing him of the stop of Cholera in Marseilles as well as to reflect on his being Bishop of Icosia. … Continue reading
GOING DEEPER … ONE CANNOT BE TOO GRATEFUL
In another letter to Fr. Guigues, OMI at Notre Dame de l’Osier Eugene writes of gratitude towards the Bishop that they are serving. “You cannot be too grateful to the Bishop of Grenoble for his immeasurable goodwill towards you. Always … 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 WITH GRATITUDE TO HIM WHO STRENGTHENS ME
On October 7th 1832,Eugene began a 7 day retreat in preparation of his being confirmed a Bishop. In his notes (see 166:XV in Oblate Writings) he looks back on his time as a priest and then quotes from scripture, 1 Timothy 1:12-17 … Continue reading
Going Deeper 