7 Signs You Might Need a Spiritual Retreat
Discover seven signs it may be time to step away from the busyness of everyday life and make space for rest, prayer and a deeper encounter with God.
Christ the King Passionist Retreat Center
Christ the King Passionist Retreat Center in Citrus Heights, CA is a ministry of the Passionists of Holy Cross Province. Learn more about our work here.
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.
A New Retreat Season Begins: Making Space for God
As a new retreat season begins, the Passionists continue a centuries-old tradition of offering welcoming spaces where people can step away, encounter God and find renewal through prayer, reflection and the memory of Christ’s Passion.
Sacred Spaces for Healing, Rest and Renewal
During Mental Health Awareness Month, we are reminded that caring for our mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being is not a luxury — it is sacred work.
Volunteers Renew Sacred Grounds at Christ the King
Dedicated volunteers from two California parishes joined Christ the King’s grounds team to clear brush, remove dead trees, and restore the Labyrinth, supporting the beauty and spiritual life of the retreat space.
Retreat Ministry: A Sacred Tradition of Prayer, Solitude and Renewal
Passionist Retreat Centers invite people to step away from daily life and enter a space of prayer, quiet and renewal, continuing a tradition that began with St. Paul of the Cross in 1740.
Holy Cross Province Engages Young Adults in Faith and Purpose at SEEK 2026
Holy Cross Province participated in the 2026 SEEK Conference in Grapevine, Texas, last week alongside thousands of young adults gathered from across the country. Hosted by FOCUS (Fellowship of Catholic University Students), SEEK created space for honest conversations about faith, community and…
Short Stories of Hope: Trusting God and Standing With the Vulnerable
Teresa Gutiérrez de Donan reflects on the call to active hope: trusting in God's faithfulness, standing with vulnerable communities and embodying the Passionist mission of presence, compassion and solidarity.
St. Paul of the Cross and the Paradox of the Cross
St. Paul of the Cross founded the Congregation of the Passion to place the Passion of Christ at the center of preaching and pastoral life. His charism insisted that the faithful be drawn into intimacy with the crucified Lord so…
Un faro de esperanza: Teresa Donan y los Pasionistas proporcionan un espacio seguro a la comunidad hispana
Hoy día, la vida es caótica y atemorizante para muchas personas. Teresa Donan, directora del Ministerio Hispano en el Centro de Retiros Pasionista Cristo Rey, en Citrus Heights, California, quiere que el centro de Cristo Rey sea un faro de esperanza.