
Celebrating St. Paul of the Cross Around the World
From Rome to our local schools and retreat centers, the Passionist Family gathered to honor our founder through prayer, music and fellowship.
Resources by and about St. Paul of the Cross—from his own writings to modern reflections that share his Passionist vision for today’s world.

From Rome to our local schools and retreat centers, the Passionist Family gathered to honor our founder through prayer, music and fellowship.

The Cross and the Hope We Carry webinar brought people together to explore how Passionist spirituality helps us recognize God’s presence in suffering, accompany one another with compassion and carry hope into everyday life.

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.

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.

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.

Discover six things about St. Paul of the Cross and how his spirituality continues to inspire prayer, compassion and hope in everyday life.

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.

Fr. Mike Higgins, CP, reflects on how Passionist spirituality reveals a God who enters our suffering, walks beside us and leads us toward hope.

On Valentine’s Day, we reflect on the Passion of Jesus Christ — “the greatest and most overwhelming work of Divine Love,” as St. Paul of the Cross described it. Discover how the Cross reveals a love that holds nothing back and how this Divine Love calls us to deeper vocation and discipleship.

Lent invites the Church into a shared journey of prayer, conversion and hope. It is not only about personal sacrifice, but about walking together toward Easter, shaped by the suffering and love of Jesus.