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“A father’s communication with his many children… that is one of the most agreeable occupations of my life” 1857
This morning’s entry from Eugene’s diary brings to mind two elements: the first is a reminder of Eugene’s status as a French citizen during the years 1832 through 1836. It was a difficult time for Eugene and his congregation as certain government officials were angry that he refused to sign the “Concordat” and when even the Church, seemed to abandon him. Hubenig’s “Living in the Spirit’s Fire” gives a good account of Eugene and the community’s trials at that time.
The second is that this is an invitation to me and all of us to pray whenever there is an election taking place both at home and throughout the world. I am not always happy with the results at home but I am invited to pray for every person who is elected. My prayer might also look at God in the spirit of chastisement for allowing the ‘other party to win’. And as far as other countries around the world – well my prayer is much like the Pharisee in Luke 18, as he thanks God for not being like other people who are sinners or like the tax collector who is praying along side of him. This is a perfect time to pray for all people in every country. Perhaps it is only through true prayer that I can help ensure that are elections are fair as noted by Fatos Nano.