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Congregation of the Blessed Sacrament

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The Spirituality of St. Peter Julian Eymard…

The Spirituality of St. Peter Julian Eymard after the Conciliar of Vatican II Ernest Falardeau SSS, STD, MSLS, Ecumenist Introduction St. Peter Julien SSS is the founder of the Congregation of the Blessed Sacrament in 1856 because no such religious community and because of the lack of interest in the Eucharist in the Catholic Church […]

Course of Study on Saint Peter Julian Eymard

Course of Study on Saint Peter Julian Eymard  Program of Ongoing Formation for Associates of the Blessed Sacrament Logged in template: A Course of Study on the Life and Writings of Saint Peter Julian Eymard, the Apostle of the Eucharist The Course of Study is a resource guide on Saint Peter Julian Eymard, his life, […]

Saint Peter Julian Eymard Novena

Saint Peter Julian Eymard Novena Saint Peter Julian Eymard promoted the frequent reception of Holy Communion and a profound respect for the presence of the Blessed Sacrament.  He encouraged prayer in the presence of the Sacrament and felt that this prayer transformed lives.  In his memory and honor, we encourage this novena and prayer in […]

Eymard In His Own Words

Eymard in His Own Words Archive: Eymard in His Own Words Love Our Lord “Love our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament.  Visit him often. … August 2, 2022 Apostle of the Eucharist “Be the apostle of the divine Eucharist, like a flame… August 2, 2022 Greatest Grace “The greatest grace in my life has been a […]

The Eymardian Family

The Eymardian Family — Congregation of the Blessed Sacrament — Servants of the Blessed Sacrament — Associates of the Blessed Sacrament — Servitium Christi The Eymardian family is formed of several branches: The Congregation of the Blessed Sacrament (priests, deacons, and brothers), Servants of the Blessed Sacrament (sisters), Associates (Aggregation) of the Blessed Sacrament (lay […]

Eymardian Spirituality

Eymardian Spirituality Saint Peter Julian Eymard’s eucharistic vocation did not spring full grown from some mystical experience; it grew and matured progressively. The Eucharist, God’s manifest gift of Love, was the focus of all the energies of his life. In time, he learned to subordinate everything to this love of his life. His heart, soul, […]

Saint Peter Julian Eymard

Saint Peter Julian Eymard   — The Early Years – 1811-1839 — The Marist Years – 1839-1856 — The Years of Founding — “Gift of Self” — A Continuing Witness He once described himself as “a little like Jacob, always on a journey,” always seeking. But, in truth, it was there from the beginning ― […]

April 9, 2024

Jesus engages in a profound conversation with Nicodemus, a pharisee and teacher of Israel, who still gets confused by Jesus’ words, “You must be born again.” His confusion mirrors our human limitations in understanding divine truths. Today, we usually see this as a dialogue centered around spiritual birth, symbolized by being “born again.” Saint Peter […]

April 1, 2024

Reflecting on today’s Gospel, imagine Mary Magdalene’s confusion upon discovering Jesus’ tomb empty and the Apostles’ alarm. They did not yet understand that he had emerged from the tomb under his power, resurrected as foretold in the Scriptures – Risen to save us all. This image takes me back to when I visited that very […]

March 31, 2024

Easter Sunday: The Resurrection of the Lord The Son of Man is the Son of God. He is risen!  Jesus promised he would die and rise again. Jesus, a human and a divinity, can be available till the end of the world. He is in heaven, and the Paschal Mystery is done. Easter is beautiful […]