Tag Archives: Joy
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 … 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 … 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 AND MOVING FROM BEING HALF ALIVE AND GLOOMY TO SITTING IN JOY WITH OTHERS
During Eugene’s stay at Notre Dame du Laus where he was staying out of obedience to keep out of harm’s way from the cholera epidemic he found himself missing his community, especially those that he was incredibly close to … Continue reading
Going Deeper 