“Saint Paul of the Cross gathered companions to live together and to proclaim the Gospel of Christ to all.”
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This quote from the beginning of our Constitutions reminds us that the Gospel calls us to community. Celebrating the gifts and talents we bring together enhances our shared mission of living out and proclaiming the Gospel.
Today, this community bond is experienced by men and women, religious and lay, who intentionally and actively share in the Passionist charism. This life is marked by contemplation of the Passion, deep compassion for the suffering, Gospel centered living and a mission to bring hope to a broken world.
Whether religious or lay, this kind of community keeps the memory of the Passion alive, not as a past event, but as a present, saving power in everyday life.
Living in community is at the heart of our vocation.
Community life grounds us in prayer, mutual support and shared mission. Together, we strengthen one another to keep alive the memory of Christ’s Passion and to serve those who are suffering.
It is in community that we find the encouragement, accountability and grace needed to live out our calling with faith and compassion.