Letters of St. Paul of the Cross

Painting of St. Paul of the Cross, a Catholic priest, seated barefoot at a wooden table in a sparse stone room. He wears a black religious habit and writes with a quill on parchment. An inkwell, books, and papers are on the table. A jug and a piece of bread sit on a stone near his feet. He looks upward toward a radiant emblem of a heart with a cross above it, symbolizing the Passionist order. A faint cross is etched into the back wall, suggesting devotion and contemplation. — St. Paul of the Cross writing at a desk

St. Paul of the Cross wrote more than two thousand letters over the course of his life, which still today offer a window into his deep love for Christ Crucified and his compassionate care for souls.

In these letters, Paul speaks with tenderness, honesty and spiritual clarity. Whether offering guidance to Passionist brothers and sisters, comforting those in suffering or encouraging others in their journey of faith, his words continue to inspire and console today.

Rooted in prayer and the mystery of the Passion, these letters remain a powerful invitation to trust in God’s love and to carry our crosses with hope.

We invite you to explore this sacred correspondence and discover how St. Paul of the Cross still speaks to the heart, leading us deeper into union with Christ.

Searchable Online Database of St. Paul’s Letters

We are grateful to our Passionist brothers of Holy Spirit Province in Australia who built and host a searchable database. At the top of the page will be tabs so you can search or browse all volumes at one time.

Search and read St. Paul’s Letters

The Letters of St. Paul of the Cross

Volumes published in 2000. Translated by Fr. Roger Mercurio, CP and Fr. Frederick Sucher, CP. Edited by Br. Laurence Finn, CP and Fr. Donald Webber, CP.

Please note: these are very large files. We recommend using the searchable database unless you would like to have a complete PDF file of the letters.