Gathering Companions

Heavenly Father,
You inspired St. Paul of the Cross to gather companions to keep alive in the Church and the world the memory of your Son’s Passion.

This greatest manifestation of your love for us has set so many hearts on fire and among them have called those to follow in the footsteps of Paul of the Cross through a life of special consecration.

Keep us aware of the importance of this charism within the Church and its relevance for our world today.

Help us keep alive the fire of your love in our lives and move others to join this Community in the Church so that they may be able to take the gospel of the Passion to every corner of the world, reaching out to all those who are suffering and enkindling in the hearts of all, the immense love of Jesus Crucified.

Amen.