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“A father’s communication with his many children… that is one of the most agreeable occupations of my life” 1857
It seems that Eugene is reviewing “Getting Along With Others 101” with Fr. Baudrand. In this piece of the letter he congratulates his sons who are working as one, united in heart and mind. Here the charity that he mentions refers not to the good works that they might be doing but to the characteristic of how they love – in the light of the love of Jesus as he died on the cross for each of us.
It is a reminder that listening with only our mind so as to come up with a quick fix that can lead to alienation and anger of all. However if we listen with our heart and mind then let go of our own needs and emotions we will be able to take in those of the other(s).
To try to do everything on our own, shuts out everyone else including God. We are called to community, specific communities that God introduces us to. As children of God and sons and daughters of St. Eugene de Mazenod we must learn to play with each other first, before trying to play in the sandbox of the world.