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“A father’s communication with his many children… that is one of the most agreeable occupations of my life” 1857
These are our models and heroes!
Like so many of us who find ourselves having to learn new ways so that we can continue to evangelize the poorest of the poor and find ourselves being evangelized by those we have been sent to serve. We are not left to figure everything out on our own, but as members of a community, a family discovering and working together so that we can continue our life’s journey in the light of the living expression of the Mazenodian charism which is shared with us.
I can only imagine how Eugene recalled how they lived when they first moved into the former Carmelite convent: with the first three others together in one room and the narrow hallway that led to that room was where he slept. Later Eugene was to remark of how they celebrated their new community and home with joy the poverty they experiences in the very early days of the congregation.
This morning we are invited to go deeper within ourselves and standing in the light of St. Eugene, to reflect on how we need to find new ways to do things, and also the ways and practices that we must let go of.
Not just for some who make up this family, but for each and everyone who is called to be a “Cooperator of the Saviour”.
Here I am, Lord.
Is it I, Lord?
I have heard you calling in the night.
I will go, Lord,
If you lead me.
I will hold your people in my heart. (Dan Schutte; The Summons)