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At the time of our Lord, if someone had asked who his closest collaborator was, the answer would have been, “It’s Peter… It’s James… It’s John.”
In fact, it was the Virgin Mary in Nazareth although none could see it.
Blessed Marie-Eugene of the Child Jesus
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On 24th February 1922, Father Henri Grialou entered the Discalced Carmelite novitiate at Avon, France, only 20 days after his priestly ordination; he took the name Marie-Eugene of the Child Jesus.
Today, holiness needs to overflow, it needs to reach everyone, permeate all walks and states of life. This is a necessity not only for the consecrated life, the state of perfection but also for any way of life in the world.
There, too, we have to be saints, just to be saved. Mediocrity is no longer an option.
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God is our goal: whether you are working or praying, remember that this is the essential thing.
Blessed Marie-Eugene of the Child Jesus
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February 4
BLESSED MARIE-EUGENE OF THE CHILD JESUS
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Memorial
February 4 is the Memorial of Blessed Marie Eugene for the Carmelites and the Diocese of Avignon. For the Institute Notre Dame de Vie, it is celebrated as a Feast.
The texts for the liturgical propers for the Mass and the Liturgy of the Hours have been approved in Italian but have not yet been translated into English.
To learn more, visit the website dedicated to promoting the cause of canonization of Blessed Marie-Eugene.
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