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FROM A BROKEN FAMILY A DEEP APPRECIATION FOR THE IMPORTANCE OF FAMILY
In 1795, Eugene had the opportunity to take a short journey into Tuscany to accompany his mother, whom family interests were summoning back to France. Already the Marchioness de Dons, her sister, had returned with her son; Eugene’s mother would … Continue reading
SPIRITUALITY: MAKING GOD’S DREAM A REALITY
Looking back on his time in Venice, Eugene traced the hand of God constructing his life-direction through others: Can I ever thank God sufficiently for getting for me, out of his infinite goodness, help such as this precisely at the … Continue reading
SPIRITUALITY IS OUR CHRISTIAN LIVING AS GUIDED BY THE HOLY SPIRIT
Continuing the narrative of his time at school in Turin, Eugene speaks about receiving the sacrament of confirmation. The treatment was prolonged, so much so that the time for the general confirmation having arrived, there was a fear that Eugene … Continue reading
A GRATEFUL HEART FOR A SPIRITUALITY FOUNDED ON THE EUCHARIST
Eugene’s first communion, at the College of Nobles in Turin, was concisely noted in his exile Diary: It seems his masters and in particular Father Scati were also happy with his good sense, for he was admitted to first communion … Continue reading
SPIRITUALITY: THE IMPORTANCE OF LOOKING BACK
While I am convinced that the focal point of Eugene’s spirituality is his understanding of the Cross as his life-long source of energy and mission, it is important to see this as part of a spiritual journey and not … Continue reading
THE SOURCE OF ENERGY THAT POWERS MAZENODIAN SPIRITUALITY
When I speak of the central focus of a spirituality and refer to a defining experience or understanding of God, some respond by saying that they have never had an experience of God. By ‘experience’ I do not mean a … Continue reading
SPIRITUALITY: GOD’S SAVING RAYS BROUGHT INTO FOCUS
A spirituality is the result of a precise focus that brings together a specific light and gives a particular meaning to a person or group. “Spirituality” then refers to the totality of the expression of the focus and of its … Continue reading
SPIRITUALITY: ENGRAVING THE IMAGE OF JESUS IN OUR SPIRIT
In yesterday’s reflection on how to grow closer to Jesus Crucified, Eugene gave this method: It is like the painter who copies a model. He places the model in the best light, studies him carefully, concentrates on him, tries to … Continue reading
SPIRITUALITY IS LIKE AN ARTIST WHO STUDIES A MODEL
Eugene’s spirituality was always focused on Jesus the Savior – a vision that he worked at reproducing in his daily life. Using the image of a painter, he wrote when he was a seminarian: To make myself like Jesus Crucified … Continue reading
SPIRITUALITY AS AN ONGOING ENCOUNTER WITH JESUS CHRIST THAT LEADS TO ENCOUNTER WITH OTHERS
The foundation of all Christian spirituality is a relationship with Jesus Christ. In Eugene’s life there was no doubt about this as he passionately committed himself: You, you alone will be the only object to which will tend all my … Continue reading