In the month of February ….

4th February 1710
Birthday of Anthony Danei, brother of St. Paul of the Cross

16th February 1727
St. Paul of the Cross and his brother John Baptist receive the tonsure from Bishop Baccari, Vicar of Rome

18th February 1821
Decree on the virtues of St. Paul of the Cross published

23rd February 1731
St. Paul of the Cross and his brother John Baptist request Pope Clement XII to grant them the canonical title of “the missions”

23rd February 1727
St. Paul of the Cross and his brother John Baptist received first minor orders of porter and lector from Bishop Baccari, Vicar of Rome.

24th February 1727
St. Paul of the Cross and his brother John Baptist receive second minor orders of acolyte and exorcist from Bishop Baccari, Vicar of Rome

A Passionist Heart

What is your experience of living the Passionist Charism? How would you put into words your experience of being Passionist?

“A Passionist Heart” captures an experience - read it here

Why not write something of your own experience and share it with others?

 

2006 Passionist Companions Programme

The 2006 Passionist Companions Programme - a way of reading, praying and reflecting on the Passionist Charism - is available online each month at www.passionists.com

The Programme is offered for those who wish to deepen their experience of the Passionist Charism.

Find out more about the 2006 Passionist Companions Programme here

How have you been using the Programme?

The Loving Hands of God - St. Paul of the Cross

“Concerning the fears you express. I give my poor opinion. Place yourself entirely in the hands of God” - St. Paul of the Cross to Generoso Petrarca, 2nd February 1762 

The Hands of God - Pope Benedict XVI

“We must be certain that however burdensome and stormy are the trials that await us, we will never be left alone. We will never fall from the Lord’s hands, the hands that created us and that now follow us on life’s journey”.  (General Audience, 7th December 2005)