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Today is August 19, the Memorial of Saint John Eudes.
We read at today’s Mass, “Jesus looked at them and said, ‘For men this is impossible, but for God all things are possible'” (Mt 19:26).
Today the Church honors St. John Eudes, a 17th-century priest from Normandy whose life was entirely devoted to preaching and formation. At a time when the reforms of the Council of Trent were still taking root, St. John saw the urgent need for well-formed priests — men of learning, holiness and zeal. He founded the Congregation of Jesus and Mary, known as the Eudists, dedicated to providing high-quality seminary training and sending priests out to preach parish missions.
His mission was nothing less than revival. France, still reeling from the Reformation’s upheaval, needed the Gospel preached with clarity and conviction. St. John’s work shows us that renewal is possible even in the most tumultuous times — because, as Jesus says, “for God all things are possible.”
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We read at today’s Mass, “Jesus looked at them and said, ‘For men this is impossible, but for God all things are possible'” (Mt 19:26).
Today the Church honors St. John Eudes, a 17th-century priest from Normandy whose life was entirely devoted to preaching and formation. At a time when the reforms of the Council of Trent were still taking root, St. John saw the urgent need for well-formed priests — men of learning, holiness and zeal. He founded the Congregation of Jesus and Mary, known as the Eudists, dedicated to providing high-quality seminary training and sending priests out to preach parish missions.
His mission was nothing less than revival. France, still reeling from the Reformation’s upheaval, needed the Gospel preached with clarity and conviction. St. John’s work shows us that renewal is possible even in the most tumultuous times — because, as Jesus says, “for God all things are possible.”
‘All in’ for the Gospel
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All things are possible with God
The Church honors St. John Eudes, a 17th-century priest who inspired zeal and trust that with God all things are possible.
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