Community, Commitment and Care: Brother John’s Retreat Ministry
Br. John has put his God-given gifts to use in his retreat ministry since 1980
Passionist Family Profiles
Stories, reflections, and voices from the wider Passionist family—sharing how the charism comes to life in many paths and places.
The Path to Brotherhood: Choosing a Life of Prayer and Purpose
Br. Kurt Wernert, CP, is affirmed in his work serving the senior Passionists who once welcomed him in.
The dynamic of hope: Emily Shaffer brings the Passionist charism to her community
“We have to have something to work towards and try to be better. I wonder where my life would be if I did not have hope."
Led by love: God guides Elsie Hernandez and gives her hope
“If we have hope, it propels us into action. Without hope, I would not be where I am today.”
Finding God in the Silence
Phil Jackson shares how the practice of centering prayer transformed his relationship with God, replacing stress with peace and deepening his understanding of contemplative prayer.
Listening for God Through Prayer and Art
Artist Laura James shares how daily prayer and meditation deepen her relationship with God, inspire her creative work and invite others to encounter God's love through sacred art.
Discovering God Through Science and Prayer
Brother John Monzyk, CP, reflects on how a life rooted in science, community and quiet gratitude has deepened his awareness of God's presence in everyday moments.
Surviving and Thriving – A Family Uses Prayer as Guidance into God’s Embrace
Cassia Shumate shares how a lifelong relationship with God through prayer has sustained her family, strengthened their faith and transformed their son Elan's journey into a ministry of hope for others.
Passionist Seminarian Jonathan deepens his spirituality through baking
“The Eucharist is a source of life and motivation for our concerns for the environment, directing us to be stewards of all creation.” Passionist Seminarian Jonathan Ramos Passionist seminarian Jonathan Ramos shares how his journey as an artisan bread baker…
Gratitude and Service: A Passionist Brother’s Journey from Cooking to Chaplaincy
Br. Raymond Sanchez, CP, is grateful for his time as chaplain to the Department of Corrections