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RELICS OF THE DEAD
After dinner, I went to make the station of Saint Paul Outside the Walls. How sad it was to see such a beautiful basilica ruined by flames!… This church, which commemorates the burial place of Paul, had been partially destroyed … Continue reading
THEY WILL LONG REMEMBER WHAT FEELINGS CAN MOVE ME AND HOW ENERGETICALLY I KNOW HOW TO REFUTE POOR ARGUMENTS
What I love about Eugene is that in this saint we find a fully human person with likable and unlikable qualities. Yet, this very imperfect man was able to find God and relate deeply and generously to God in all … Continue reading
A BURNING DESIRE TO DRAW FROM THAT SOURCE AND ATTACH MYSELF IRREVOCABLY TO THAT FOUNDATION STONE
What gave Eugene the inner strength to keep him going? His private journal reflection on the Mass he celebrated at the tomb of Peter, gives us an insight into this: I went for the third time to say holy mass … Continue reading
I HAVE BEEN AGAIN TODAY TO SEEK NEW STRENGTH AND INVOKE ABUNDANT HELP ON THE TOMB OF THE HOLY APOSTLES
What gave Eugene the inner strength to keep him going? January 16. – I am utterly wearied by the delay which our affair is suffering. I have been again today to seek new strength and invoke abundant help on the … Continue reading
I CAN ONLY OFFER TO GOD MY BOREDOM…
From the moment that Eugene had consigned the Oblate Rule to the cardinals for their examination and judgment, his days in Rome were filled with running around from one office to another during the day, and meeting people at gatherings … Continue reading
I COULD NOT HOLD BACK MY TEARS, SO TOUCHED WAS MY HEART BY THE POPE’S GOODNESS.
While everyone had assured Eugene that there was no chance of getting more than a recognition of praise for the Oblates from the Pope, the unbelievable had happened! In his Diary he recorded: I went to see the archpriest, Monsignor … Continue reading
I LEAVE THIS MATTER IN YOUR HANDS; I ASK NOTHING BUT THE FULFILMENT OF THE PLANS OF GOD
December 21 was the anniversary of Eugene’s ordination to the priesthood. I had really wanted to spend this day on retreat, but I had to go to see the person indicated to me by the Holy Father. Roman Diary, 21 … Continue reading
HE GRANTED ME EVERYTHING I REQUESTED
Pope Leo had indicated how Eugene should proceed with his request for approbation. Lest I did not retain the name of the secretary whom he designated to me, he extended his kindness to the point of looking in his desk … Continue reading
THE POPE SHOWERED ME WITH INDESCRIBABLE KINDNESS
In his private journal, Eugene continued to jot down his impressions of the morning, as he recalled them. He cannot resist noting his amusement at the Dominican priest in the audience room whose discomfort in waiting was clear as his … Continue reading
WHOM MY FAITH SHOWED IMMEDIATELY AS THE VICAR OF JESUS CHRIST
Finally Eugene was received by Pope Leo XII, and he described the meeting to Henri Tempier – and through him to all the Oblates in France, who were anxiously awaiting news of this meeting that would affect each one. You … Continue reading