Why the Passionists?
Natalie A. Svistoonoff reflects on how compassion, community and the gift of presence shape Passionist relationships and her work in donor relations.
Reflections
Pause, pray, and reflect with insights inspired by the Passionist charism.
Remembering Paul of the Cross on His Feast Day
Fr. David Colhour, CP, reflects on praying in St. Paul of the Cross’ room in Rome and how remembering the person behind the saint helps carry his faith and spirit into our lives.
St. Paul of the Cross: A Love That Gives Us Hope
In honor of St. Paul of the Cross’s feast, Fr. Mike Higgins, CP, reflects on finding hope in God’s love, making room for prayer and bringing compassion to those who suffer today.
St. Paul of the Cross: Grief, Joy and Love That Stays
Fr. Johnson Emmanuel, CP reflects on St. Paul of the Cross, showing how grief and joy can share a place at the table through hospitality, compassion and a love that stays.
Love That Stays
Fr. Mike Higgins, CP, reflects on Jesus Nailed to the Cross, inviting us to trust in God’s love when we feel helpless and to offer care and companionship to those who suffer.
A Love That Enters Our Suffering
Fr. Mike Higgins, CP, reflects on how Passionist spirituality reveals a God who enters our suffering, walks beside us and leads us toward hope.
A Passionist Ecological Examination of Conscience
In the fifth reflection in his series, Forming Conscience in Extraordinary Times, Carl Middleton offers a Passionist ecological examination of conscience that invites us to give thanks for creation, recognize where we have caused harm and choose ways to heal our relationship with Earth and one another.
How do we recognize Christ Crucified today?
We must recognize Christ in the suffering of people and creation, listen to their cries and respond with compassion and care.
Integral Ecology and the Passionist Charism
In the fourth of his series Forming Conscience in Extraordinary Times, Carl Middleton explores how integral ecology and the Passionist charism call us to recognize the connections between care for creation, human suffering and compassionate action.
The Grace of Walking with God’s People
As we prepare to celebrate Priesthood Sunday on September 27, watch Fr. Mike Higgins, CP, reflect on the gift of priesthood and the sacred privilege of accompanying people through life’s joys and sorrows.