Dear Passionist Family,
When I think of St. Paul of the Cross, the founder of the Passionists, I think of a person with an open heart.
As a young man, he felt called to dedicate his life to God. He tried many things in answering that call, until he was inspired to gather companions to promote the memory of the Passion of Jesus Christ.
I imagine that when Paul looked at the world of his time, it was very much akin to the scene in the Gospels when Jesus looked at the crowds and felt for them, for they were lost and abandoned, like “sheep without a shepherd.” For Paul, the people were in such a state because they had forgotten how much God loved them, and the way to remind them was to proclaim the Passion of Jesus Christ as the most profound sign of God’s love for the world.
We Passionists strive to continue that mission today, as there are many who have forgotten that God loves them. There are many who carry their own crosses in their lives.
We have cards available that you can use to share this message of God’s love. They cover a variety of occasions and give you an opportunity to share your care for somebody in need of comfort. As you use the cards for your loved one, please send us the names of the people you want to be remembered in our daily prayers.
Your support helps us Passionists continue our life and mission in the years ahead. Please consider including a donation when you send the names to be remembered in our prayers. We thank you for being a part of our mission of proclaiming the Passion of Jesus and bringing hope to the crucified of today.
May God continue to bless you and those you love. We ask that you continue to pray for us as we pray for you.
In Jesus Crucified,
Fr. Michael Higgins, C.P.
Spiritual Director