March 27
María Eugenio del Niño Jesús (1894–1967)
Founding Carmelite priest
A French Carmelite priest born Henri Grialou, María Eugenio del Niño Jesús spread the spirituality of Saint Teresa of Ávila, Saint John of the Cross and Saint Therese with language accessible to priests and lay people.
Biography
He founded the Notre-Dame de Vie Secular Institute to unite contemplation and ordinary responsibilities. His work I Want to See God helped many to understand the path of prayer and the action of the Holy Spirit. He held government positions without abandoning spiritual accompaniment. He taught that friendship with God can penetrate work, family and daily mission.
Practical advice
Reserve today fifteen minutes of silence without a phone and ask the Holy Spirit for light on a specific decision.
Example of
PrayerSelf-givingFounding spirit