“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 […]
“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)
. . 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 […]
“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 […]
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)
“My heart will no longer be mine, because I am not my own anymore. My heart will belong only to God: He is my love!” (St. Paul of the Cross) “Paul used to say that this feast was the blessed anniversary of that day on which he took leave of the world and wore the habit […]
“O my daughter in Jesus Christ! Believe me, the affairs of your spirit have never gone so well as now. I assure you that in these interior afflictions and external insults are hidden the great treasure of Holy Love; for by these means His Divine Majesty intends to prepare your soul to receive the most […]
“Let them never neglect mental prayer. Make it every day, even if you are there like a stone. Internal and external mortifications are the wings which carry us to God in holy prayer by raising our spirit to him. Read good books, be a friend of silence, do not mind others’ business, . . . […]
On October 20, Passionists in the United States celebrate the Solemnity of our founder, Saint Paul of the Cross. Respected as one of the greatest mystics and spiritual guides of the 18th century, Saint Paul of the Cross directed souls to great holiness through meditation on the Passion of Jesus Christ. He gathered companions who […]