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VOCATION: THROUGH THE EYES OF THE CRUCIFIED SAVIOUR LOOK AT THE NEEDS OF THE PEOPLE AROUND YOU

Henri Tempier is invited to look at the religious situation of the poorer people in Provence through the eyes of the Crucified Saviour. It is an invitation to feel from the depth of his heart their experience of not having … Continue reading

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VOCATION: AT THE FOOT OF THE CROSS LISTEN TO WHAT GOD IS ASKING OF YOU

Eugene’s letter to the 27 year-old diocesan priest, Henri Tempier, is an essential foundation document for us. It contains the seeds of what is essential in our vocation. For this reason I am breaking it up into smaller sections to … Continue reading

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WHAT MORE GLORIOUS OCCUPATION THAN TO ACT IN EVERYTHING AND FOR EVERYTHING ONLY FOR GOD

The heart of Eugene’s conversion experience is his definitive decision to live “only for God.” Looking at the rest if his life, one sees that this did in effect become the central focus of his life. His canonisation in 1995 … Continue reading

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THESE GOOD WORKS, THESE STRIKING WORKS FOR WHICH MEN PRAISE ME, EXALT ME TO THE SKIES

Eugene’s reflections during his retreat lead him to see that he had certainly achieved many praiseworthy things in his ministry in Aix: preaching to the poor in Provençal, the successful youth congregation, his prison ministry, and his willingness to give … Continue reading

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