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“A father’s communication with his many children… that is one of the most agreeable occupations of my life” 1857
The title alone invites us to reflect before reading and taking in Eugene’s invitation to carry with him the death and the celebration of our lives. Our profound truths of our loved ones and the surety that they were/are in heaven, in the fullness of the Beloved’s presence. More than just a vague wish or hope, but rather a moment outside of time when we are blessed with what is.
It is with this opening of our hearts that we begin to listen to Eugene speak of Fr. Mounier’s characteristics and recognition of the “…profound veneration for the sacred character invested in his Superior General…” Here Eugene is speaking of himself, of God calling and sending him and carrying within himself the Spirit of God.
Amidst all of our human characteristics there is the reality of our presence of God, of Jesus and the Spirit; of the Trinity within us. It is uncomfortable to sit with and yet it is one of our deepest truths.
My small flip-calendar of Daily Inspirations from the Writings of St. Eugene open at this morning’s date reads: “…let me be more watchful over my inner self…. Lord enlighten me in this search… and give me the grace… (1818 Day’s Retreat notes)