Tag Archives: Trust
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 … AN INVITATION TO GROW
Eugene wrote to Fr. Mille, the Superior at Notre Dame du Laus on May 6, 1836 again reminding him of the Rule to keep Eugene informed of all that was going on, not just with Fr. Mille but of all … Continue reading
GOING DEEPER …. GOD KNOWS OUR NEEDS FOR GOD IS MASTER OF ALL HEARTS
In a letter to Father Charles Bellon, dated March 19, 1856 Eugene wrote: We are poor, so it does not suit us to pretend we are rich. We have to know how to be satisfied with the little we can do, … Continue reading
GOING DEEPER … WAITING FOR A RESPONSE BORN OUT OF LOVE
Eugene wrote to his mother on July 20, 1835 urging her to join her daughter Eugenie at St-Martin and to take Eugenie’s children with her in order to stay safe from the cholera epidemic. He also was considering what to … Continue reading
GOING DEEPER … SENDING MY WARMEST GREETINGS AND ASKING FOR YOUR HOLY PRAYERS
Continuing with the 2nd half of Eugene’s letter to Bishop Charles de Forbin-Janson in Paris. Here he writes of his desire for retirement and solitude – all due to the continued treatment of him by the government – all part of … Continue reading
GOING DEEPER … REFLECTING ON WHAT GOD IN HIS GOODNESS ALLOWS
On April 1, 1835 St. Eugene wrote to Father Casimir Aubert at Aix about the few number of novices and about the will of God. “It pains me to see that our novitiate is going to be small in number, … Continue reading
GOING DEEPER … AND BECOMING LITTLE MORE THAN A LAMP TO MY NEIGHBOURS FEET
In late 1834 or early 1835 St. Eugene wrote to Father Honorat, superior of the Calvaire community, at Marseilles. “My dear Father Honorat … once and for all I ask you in all seriousness to abate your rage every time someone … Continue reading
GOING DEEPER … AND ENTRUSTING MYSELF TO THE BENEVOLENCE OF THE CHURCH
In November 1834 Eugene wrote to Cardinal Thomas Bernetti, Secretary of State in Rome, in response to a letter from Rome to cease and desist any actions against the French government, this would include trying to clear his name and … Continue reading
GOING DEEPER … ALLOWING GOD TO NOURISH THOSE WHO SERVE
In response to a request from Fr. Aubert, Novice Master at Aix, Eugene wrote back concerning Fr. Auberts request to also attend a retreat that the novices would be attending. “I appreciate that it would be to your liking to … Continue reading
GOING DEEPER … KNOWING WHAT IT IS TO BE SO LOVED
Eugene writes to Henri Tempier from Rome as he begins to discover the reason the Pope has called him there. “I understood enough not to be under any illusion on the matter in question and it was one reason more … Continue reading
Going Deeper 