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“God’s Kingdom is the place of abundance where every generous act overflows its original bounds and becomes part of the unbounded grace of God at work in the world.”

–Henri Nouwen

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It’s important for me to support the Passionists because: Retreating to a place of solitude and contemplation are also very important to me. St. Paul’s has certainly provided this for me. It’s important to me that other people have access to this resource too.            ~J. Bodary

The Passionists have touched my life or the lives of my family and friends through: My first experience with the Passionists was through a retreat with my father when I was in my early twenties. After attending annual retreats for several years I was asked to join the building committee in the early to mid 90’s. From there my experience with the Passionists grew as I joined the early advisory board, the finance committee, the legal lay board, the Province Retreat Center Board and the Office of Mission Effectiveness.            ~J. Bodary

It’s important for me to support the Passionists because: they have always been the center of our family and been there when we needed them the most – since 1910 when the monastery was first built. My foundation with the Passionists started with my grandmother, Mary Daniels, who would house the families of seminarians when they would come to visit. They are a big part of my prayer life. They always accept people for where they are at in life.                        ~K. Schmitt, TN

The Passionists have touched my life or the lives of my family and friends through: being there during tragic times. When my brother passed away at the age of 16 and my parents passed away later on, and anytime there was suffering, they were there to comfort me and support me in my times of sorrow. I pray for each one of them daily and God Bless all the work they do and the lives they touch.                 ~K. Schmitt, TN

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The Passion of Christ has always given me meaning and comfort when suffering gets bad. It’s the cross that I look at, wondering why Christ had to die for us, and then thinking of how he puts all of our suffering  in perspective. I support the Passionists so that others may find meaning in the Cross.                 ~M. Kiraly

The Passionists have touched my life or the lives of my family and friends through…

My husband and I prayed together in front of the Cross often, particularly when he was suffering before he passed away. I pray in front of the Cross often now, contemplating the joy of seeing Christ and my husband face-to-face someday.           ~M. Kiraly

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A Passionist Prayer
February 18, 2019

from St. Paul of the Cross
"I rejoice that God deprives you of all satisfaction, to learn to serve God with more purity of intention. Oh, how good it is to stay on the Cross with Jesus, without seeing him and without enjoying him. This is the short way to arrive at that happy death to all that is created, to live in the Uncreated and Immense Good."

Lord, I want my life to be lived in service to you without regard for earthly rewards. Let my intentions always be pure and my actions reflect the depth of my faith. Forgive me for seeking superficial satisfactions when I should be concerned only with pleasing you. Let my heart be at peace when I am in union with you. Teach me to find refuge in you always.

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Let us remember in a special way Fr. Ward Biddle, C.P., who passed away in Japan.

He was a great missionary and will be missed very much by us, his family, and especially, by his Passionist brothers in Japan.

Fr. Ward Biddle, CP
Born: 18 March 1923
Profession: 09 July 1944
Ordination: 19 May 1951
Death: 13 February 2019
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