In All Things, The Will Of God: St. John Eudes Through His Letters

Seeking the Will of God in all things, such was St. John Eudes? sole ambition, his wondrous response to the discovery of the mystery of God?s love lived in communion of mind and heart with Jesus and Mary. This is clearly evident in his immense correspondence. Father Cl?ment Guillon, Eudist Superior General at the time (now Bishop of Quimper and Leon, in France), chose 50 letters of which he presents the most significant excerpts. Each one constitutes a chapter which opens with a synopsis of the events which preceded the letter and led to its being written. Then, follows a brief presentation highlighting the letter?s main points, and finally the text of St. John Eudes? letter itself. Abundant footnotes shed a great deal of light on pertinent circumstances and people. Thus situated in their historical context, the 50 letters come to life again. The book as a whole constitutes an alert and precise biography. Tracing the great XVIIth century Normand missionary?s human and spiritual journey, it shows the connection between the important events in his life: the over 100 missions he preached, the founding of the Order of Our Lady of Charity and the Congregation of Jesus and Mary (Eudists) and six seminaries, the institution of the Feast of the Heart of Mary, followed by that of the Heart of Jesus, and lastly the great trials and suffering of his final years.The message of John Eudes, man of God, priest of Jesus Christ, man of decision and action, a message often ignored or forgotten, gains relevance and vigor through this book, the fruit of numerous sessions and retreats the author directed for John Eudes? spiritual sons and daughters.

Author: Bishop Cl?ment Guillon, Bishop Clement Guillon Cjm

Publisher: Eudists - Cjm Us Region, The

Publication Date: Feb 28, 2019

Number of Pages: 198 pages

Language: English

Binding: Paperback

ISBN-10: 099791145X

ISBN-13: 9780997911459