00:01Today, August 19, the church celebrates Saint John Eude, missionary priest and founder,
00:09but also other figures such as Saint Louis of Toulouse and Saint Julienne of Falconieri.
00:16In the civil calendar, it is also the feast of Louis.
00:22Jean-Eude was born in 1601 in a small village in Normandy.
00:26At a very young age, he showed a great desire to dedicate his life to God.
00:33Trained at the Caen seminary, he chose to live in perfect chastity.
00:38and devotes his youth to prayer and study.
00:43Ordained a priest in 1625, he quickly distinguished himself as a preacher.
00:49He travels through town and country to preach missions,
00:54calling for the conversion of hearts and a more fervent Christian life.
01:01Noting the lack of training of the priests of his time,
01:05In 1643 he founded the Congregation of Jesus and Mary,
01:11known as the Eudists, to train good pastors,
01:16both educated and zealous.
01:18He also founded the Order of Our Lady of Charity
01:22in order to collect and help women in difficulty or in moral danger.
01:28An innovative work for the time.
01:31Great devotee to the heart of Jesus and Mary,
01:34He was one of the first to publicly promote his devotions.
01:38He composed numerous prayers and liturgical services in their honor.
01:44His apostolic ardor, his gentleness and his spiritual demands
01:49make it a sure guide for those seeking to live the Gospel in depth.
01:56Jean Eudes died on August 19, 1680,
02:01leaving behind an immense spiritual legacy.
02:06Canonized in 1925,
02:08He is today recognized as a father, doctor and apostle
02:13of the liturgical worship of the hearts of Jesus and Mary.
02:19Patron saint,
02:21He is considered the patron saint of parish missionaries
02:24and seminarian trainers.
02:38Made by Jesus and Mary
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