Blessed Father Eustaquio
Here is the holy calling I feel within me: to alleviate bodily suffering so that I may revive the shaken faith of our times. I have felt especially called to this great work.
FATHER EUSTÁQUIO
The great legacy that Father Eustáquio left for the people of today is kindness. The world is very wicked. Hearts are easily led by disputes, jealousy, disagreements, resentment, and retaliation. Father Eustáquio proves that kindness prevails. Good always wins. In almost a year and a half in Belo Horizonte, his kindness forever touched hearts.
Bishop Walmor Oliveira de Azevedo
Father Eustáquio would be that same man of God today, attentive to the poor and afflicted, deeply obedient to the Archbishop and his superiors. He would silently accept all kinds of offenses and continue giving his life for the Church. His desire would be the proclamation and witness of love, seeking as much as possible to be like the Heart of Jesus united to the Immaculate Heart of the Virgin Mary.
Dom Luiz Mancilha Vilela, ss.cc
Father Eustaquio would be the same man of God today, attentive to the poor and afflicted, deeply obedient to the Archbishop and his superiors. He would accept in silence all kinds of offenses and would continue to give his life for the Church. His hope would be the proclamation and the testimony of love, seeking to the extent possible to reach out to the Heart of Jesus united to the Inmaculate Heart of the Virgin Mary.
Cardinal Dom Serafim Fernandes de Araújo
Archbishop of Belo Horizonte (1940 – 1985)
Father Eustáquio's life truly shone like a light of serene and pure brilliance in the eyes of all who knew him, among whom I include myself. It was faith, simplicity, humility, patience, evangelical poverty, boundless charity, and readiness to offer service to anyone who needed his help.
Dom João de Resende Costa
From the extensive knowledge I gained of Father Eustáquio, from all that I was able to see and hear of him, I have no doubt in affirming that he was a model priest in every sense and that he did much for souls; in short, a true man of God, and therefore, we pray that Our Lord will deign to glorify him on earth as an example for us all.
Dom Ernesto de Paula
Father Eustáquio heard the word of God and put it into practice. Hence, his affection and immense solicitude for the impoverished population. His work aimed to truly defend and preserve, not just with words, the spiritual and physical health of the good and humble people. Therefore, he will live forever according to the promise of the Divine Savior. He did good on earth, and in return, he achieved eternal happiness.
Dom Antonio Santos Cabral
The beauty of his testimony lies in his intense prayer life, his simplicity, his dedication to the sick and poor, his zeal for the salvation of sinners, and his admirable obedience to the guidance of his superiors. His kindness was enchanting, drawing everyone closer to God. We need these examples that teach us to perceive how many good and holy people live among the common people!
Dom Luciano Mendes de Almeida
Cause for the Canonization of Blessed Father Eustáquio van Lieshout, ss.cc
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