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  The first thing that inspires me to live the way Jesus did is to recognize that I'm a sinner. And it's amazing how John Eudes insists on this point in his writings. In this awareness, we work to walk in holiness, living the Word of God. With these two points, we can all agree. We are sinners, and that's why we work to walk in holiness, fulfilling the Word of God. We must remember that holiness is not a goal. One day, I'll be a saint. No. It's a process, a journey as baptized and consecrated people, with baptism the same for all, and consecration according to states of life. The exercise of Christian attitudes comes from the inner identity that comes from letting Jesus form, live, and reign within us. An ardent missionary from heaven, I don't evangelize people. I lead God's guests. He was listened to like an angel sent from heaven. He filled churches, and his eloquence, voice, and gestures attracted everyone. The great conversions he achieved, especially those of the horsemen of Gotha in 1648, the conversion Queen Anna of Austria, and the king himself made in 1660, so that they would provide aid to the destitute and enter the path of salvation by serving the church and the queen's response. This is the true science of preaching. Those who worship us, certainly put us on the due date. God honors the renown and authority of his preaching with miracles, like the one in Bologna in 1643, when the storm stopped and everyone was stunned. They listened to his preaching. During his preaching on the Virgin Mary on July 2, 1673, the divine presence was manifested by a terrible and noisy ray in the temple, and everyone fell at his feet and invoked God's mercy. Another admirable fact is his dedication to the founding of Notre-Dame de la Charité in 1641 to rescue and save prostitutes. His concern for the spiritual life of the laity with the founding of the Mother of God's Heart Society. It was theological, spiritual, and pastoral. His great devotion to the pleasing hearts of Jesus and Mary led the church to declare him the Father doctor and apostle of devotion to the pleasing hearts. The cult of the pleasant hearts has succeeded. The implacable honor of the Jansenists brought him so many afflictions, which he endured for the love of God and the salvation of his soul. Forced to work long and tirelessly and very ill, he left his post as superior. He placed himself at the feet of the new superior general, asked for his blessing, and gave himself up as the last brother and member of the congregation. He died as he lived. He put into practice what he had written in preparation for death. After receiving communion and the anointing of the sick from a confrere, he expired invoking the names of Jesus and Mary on August 19, 1680. For many people who didn't know him, his death was that of a saint who, while still alive, knew how to give glory to God. and I'll end with the data that the church has added about him. He was admirable and admired in his doctrinal, pastoral, and liturgical work. Only a holy and daring missionary could make three foundations so that in the church we would always have good pastors, save vulnerable women, encourage the spiritual life of the laity. During his lifetime on April 28, 1648, The French bishops presented him to Pope Pius X. Father Eudes was powerful in word and deed. He distinguished himself by his knowledge, his piety, his prudence, his modesty, his kindness, his apostolic zeal, and his great respect for the Apostolic Assembly and for all the prelates and pastors of the Church.