Monthly Archives: October 2015
GOING DEEPER ..THERE IS NOTHING MORE REASSURING THAN TO BE WHERE THE GOOD LORD PLACES US
When Cholera reached Aix at the end of August in 1837, Eugene wrote to Fr. Courtes to have courage and to trust in God. A short letter but very strong in direction. “Courage, my good Courtès, there is nothing more … Continue reading
GOING DEEPER … FILLING A NEED TO BE EMBRACED AND TO EMBRACE
Eugene continues to write many Oblates in the business of the day, never failing to mention the toll that Cholera is taking on the city. On August 31, 1837 he wrote to Father Guigues, superior at N.-D. de L’Osier : … Continue reading
GOING DEEPER … GIVING WHAT I HAD TO GIVE
August 25 1837 finds Eugene writing to Father Courtes in Aix to let him know that Cholera has taken possession of Marseilles. He wrote: “You are well aware of our cruel scourge, I shall not speak of it to you. … Continue reading
GOING DEEPER … IT IS FOR THIS THAT I HAVE BEEN CREATED
On July 26 1837 Eugene wrote a letter to his mother encouraging her to accept the decision of Louis de Boisgelin to enter the Jesuits and stating how one cannot oppose God’s call. “Nothing more natural, my dear mother, than … Continue reading
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 … UNABLE TO CONTROL MY THOUGHTS
St. Eugene de Mazenod wrote a short letter to Father Tempier on the 24th of July detailing the reason he had burnt a piece of paper containing reproaches uncharitably made to a penitent. “I shall not end my letter without … Continue reading
GOING DEEPER … BEING ABLE TO FIND WONDERS IN THE ORDINARY
On July 23, 1837 Eugene wrote a long letter to Father Tempier detailing the business of the day and mentioning his journey from Notre Dame du Laus to St-Martin-des-Pallières; reply to Father Tempier’s letter on various matters concerning Father Delestrade, … Continue reading
GOING DEEPER … FAR FROM OPPOSING WHAT GOD ASKS OF US
Eugene wrote a letter to his mother concerning one of his nephews who wished to become a Jesuit priest. “I am far from opposing what God asks of him… […]. We have done what we thought was due for his … 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 … PART AND PARCEL OF BEING HUMAN
In July 1837 Eugene wrote to Fr. Casimir Aubert reprimanding him for not going for a rest at Lumières. “I am rather disappointed, my good son, that you did not profit from the permission I gave you to go to … Continue reading
Going Deeper 