Blessed Dominic Barberi: Trusting God’s Call
In this reflection, Fr. Mike Higgins, C.P., looks to the life of Blessed Dominic Barberi as a reminder to trust God’s call, persevere through seasons of waiting and build bridges of faith and unity.
Fr. Mike Higgins, CP
Fr. Mike Higgins, CP, is the Spiritual Director of the Province Development Office and a member of the Passionist Community at Mater Dolorosa in Sierra Madre, CA.
El p. Mike Higgins, CP, es el director espiritual de la oficina de desarrollo para la provincia Santa Cruz. Es miembro de la comunidad Pasionista Mater Dolorosa en Sierra Madre, CA.
The Grace of Retreat Ministry
Fr. Mike Higgins, CP, reflects on the importance of retreat ministry as a place where the Passionists welcome people into prayer, help them encounter God in the realities of their lives and create space to listen.
Escritura Diaria, 16 de Agosto de 2026
Las tres lecturas de la liturgia de hoy nos desafían a abrir nuestras mentes y a ir más allá de los límites dentro de los cuales vive la mayoría de nosotros... ¡los que sean!
Daily Scripture, August 16, 2026
All three readings in today’s Liturgy challenge us to open our minds and move beyond the limits most of us live within…whatever they are!
The Cross Is Never the End of the Story
Fr. Mike Higgins, CP, reflects how the Assumption of Mary invites us to follow Mary’s example of trust, finding hope in God’s loving presence through life’s sorrows and believing that the Cross is never the end of the story.
A New School Year, A Lasting Mission
Even for those of us who are long past our school days, this season invites us to remember the teachers who believed in us, the lessons that shaped us and the people who helped us discover who God was calling us to become.
More Than a Symbol: The Meaning of the Passionist Sign
For Passionists, the Sign expresses the heart of our charism: proclaiming that the Passion of Jesus is the greatest revelation of God's love for the world.
Faithful Unto the End
On the feast of Blessed Nicéforo Díez Tejerina, CP, and the Martyrs of Daimiel, we remember their courageous witness of faith, their connection to Holy Cross Province and the enduring call to remain faithful to Christ in every trial.
God’s Love in a Simple Gesture
Fr. Mike, CP, reflects on how a simple phone call, note or message can become a powerful reminder of God's faithful love.
Standing with Mary in Hope
On the Feast of Our Lady, Mother of Holy Hope, we look to Mary as a model of steadfast faith, compassionate love and enduring hope.