“I am with you always”
“I am with you always, to the close of the age” (Mt 28:20).
St. Paul of the Cross: Thoughts on Mortification
“I wish, however that your instruments of penance be great humility of heart…what a fine foundation this is to build a high edifice of sanctity! Above all, be mortified in your opinions, especially with your tongue and yes, keeping them well guarded. A true servant of God…goes always recollected in God in the company of […]
Feast of St. Gabriel of Our Lady of Sorrows
“I recommend to you a strong, constant devotion to Mary, our most holy and sorrowful virgin. Think often of her and sympathize with her in her sufferings. Then, this loving mother, who is never outdone in kindness, will in turn comfort you. Pour out your heart to her. Speak to her of your trials and […]
Solemn Commemoration of the Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ
Today, Passionists around the world celebrate the Titular Feast of the Passionist Congregation! We are commemorating the infinite love of the Father Who gave us his only Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. “He loved us to the end, even to death on a cross . . . [and] gave us his own Mother to be […]
St. Paul of the Cross and the Word of God
“I must first tell you that to draw greater fruit from our Lord’s teaching, you must listen to the Word of God, either oral or written, as if Jesus Christ Himself were speaking to you. He Himself left this record for us in the holy Gospel” (St. Paul of the Cross, a letter to Marchioness […]
Solemnity of Mary the Holy Mother of God
“Humble yourself, but gently, for if Mary Most Holy sees that your heart is tiny and infant-like in humility, she will allow you to embrace the dear Divine Infant” (From a letter of St. Paul of the Cross to Agnes Grazi, December 20, 1737).
“For to you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.” (Luke 2:11)
Advent is:
. . the silent slumber of the Infant within the Virgin Mother’s womb . . . the silent Heartbeat within every Consecrated Host . . . the mystery of the Treasure revealed in Time . . . yet Hidden until […]
Advent: Mary Our Model
“The Virgin Mary pregnant with Jesus, the Redeemer of the world, becomes the model for Christians and especially for contemplatives who devote their entire lives to living hidden with Christ in God (Col 3:3). Being quietly present to this mystery of Christ dwelling and growing within us is a simple yet profound path to living […]
Thanksgiving
A most precious gift for which to be thankful . . . THE PASSION OF JESUS CHRIST “the greatest and most overwhelming work of God’s love!” (St. Paul of the Cross)