We are blessed to have over two thousand letters written by our founder, St. Paul of the Cross (1694-1775), many of which are letters of spiritual direction. He guided lay and religious people in the life of Christian prayer and holiness. A treasure among these are the correspondences that he had with two of the […]
“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 […]
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 […]
Blessed Isidore DeLoor was a true “son of the Passion,” who was born on April 13, 1881 in a small farming town in Eastern Flanders. At the age of 26, he left home to enter the Passionist novitiate as a lay brother. He exemplified the Passionist spirit of charity, humility, simplicity, and recollection in his […]
On September 24, we celebrated the memorial of our Passionist Saint Vincent Mary Strambi. He was born on January 1, 1745 in Civitavecchia, Italy. Greatly impressed by the holiness of Saint Paul of the Cross, he decided to enter the Passionists shortly after his priestly ordination. Saint Vincent was renowned for his eloquent preaching on […]
Saint Gemma was born on March 12, 1878 near the town of Lucca, in Italy. Even from her earliest childhood, she loved the gospel stories of the Passion that her mother would tell her. She lost both her parents during her youth and was lovingly welcomed into the Giannini home, a good Christian family, fervent […]
Today, we celebrate the feast day of one of the most beloved saints of the Passionist Congregation, St. Gabriel Possenti of the Sorrowful Virgin. As a young man, Francis resembled his namesake, St. Francis of Assisi, as he was known for his joyful temperament. In fact, he loved music and was quite a dancer! But […]