We recall the first profession of religious vows on this day of Blessed Marie-Eugene of the Child Jesus, and read his comments on dryness and distractions in the prayer of beginners: "it is natural enough that the devil should use his great power..."
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Quote of the day, 4 February: Blessed Marie-Eugène
Knowledge of "the abyss of the Infinite divine" is something to be desired, says Blessed Marie-Eugène. He describes St. Teresa of Avila's high esteem for such knowledge.
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4 February: Blessed Marie-Eugène of the Child Jesus Grialou
Henri Grialou was born in Aubin, in Aveyron (France), on December 2, 1894. After his priestly ordination on February 4, 1922, he was captivated by the doctrine of St. Therese of the Child Jesus and St. John of the Cross and decided to join the Discalced Carmelites. After serving as superior in France, in 1937 he was elected to serve as a General Definitor of the Order in Rome. In 1948, he was appointed Apostolic Visitor of the Discalced Carmelite nuns in France and religious assistant to their federations. From 1955 he was able to devote himself full-time to the secular institute Notre Dame de Vie, which he started in 1932. He died in Venasque on March 27th, 1967, the feast day of the institute. He was beatified in 2016 by Pope Francis.
Quote of the day, 4 February: Blessed Marie-Eugène of the Child Jesus
Let theologians learn from Saint Elizabeth of the Trinity to make use of the truths of dogma in order to be recollected in God
4 February: Blessed Marie-Eugène of the Child Jesus Grialou
Blessed Marie-Eugène of the Child Jesus was captivated by the doctrine of St. Therese and St John of the Cross. He served the Discalced Carmelite Order with distinction and founded the secular institute Notre Dame de Vie.
Quote of the day, 2 December: Blessed Marie-Eugène
Any attempt to arrive at a mysticism without dogma is contrary to the doctrine of Saint John of the Cross and to the very nature of contemplation.
Quote of the day, 4 February: Blessed Marie-Eugène
Today, holiness needs to overflow, it needs to reach everyone, permeate all walks and states of life
4 February: Blessed Marie-Eugène of the Child Jesus Grialou
He was captivated by St. Therese and St John of the Cross
Quote of the day: 5 March
Apostolate and love dwell in perfect harmony
Quote of the day: 4 February
She was faithful to the Love that had conquered her
February 4: Blessed Marie-Eugène of the Child Jesus Grialou | Ad Experimentum English Translation
He was captivated by St. Therese and St John of the Cross
February 4: Blessed Marie-Eugène of the Child Jesus
He was captivated by St. Therese and St John of the Cross
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Every nation has its own customs
Quote of the day: 11 March
Recalling the first profession of religious vows of Blessed Marie-Eugene of the Child Jesus
Called to Carmel
We have to be saints, just to be saved. Mediocrity is no longer an option.
Quote of the day: 4 February
Père Marie-Eugène of the Child Jesus, founder of the Institute Notre Dame de Vie
February 4: Blessed Marie-Eugène of the Child Jesus
Blessed Marie-Eugene of the Child Jesus, Priest, Memorial
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