Passionist Charism Programmes

A series of programmes centred on the Passionist Charism and Spirituality and offered by the Holy Spirit Province Charism Team

• THE WISDOM OF THE CROSS – a three day programme on the life and spirituality of St. Paul of the Cross and the Passionist Charism and Spirituality
• THE CROWN AND THE THORNS – a five day introductory programme on the life and spirituality of St. Paul of the Cross and the Passionist Charism and Spirituality
• THE WISDOM OF THE SAINTS – a programme reflecting on the Passionist Saints and their importance for us today
• IN THE SHADOW OF THE CROSS – a programme reflecting on Christ Crucified in our contemporary world: justice and peace and integrity of creation, refugees and prisoners, the disabled
• THE WAY OF THE CROSS – a programme conducted at the Sacred Garden in Glen Osmond reflecting on the Passionist Charism and Spirituality and the Way of the Cross
• THE WISDOM OF THE LAP – THE PIETA – a programme conducted at St. Brigid’s Monastery, Marrickville, reflecting on the Passionist Charism and Spirituality and in particular exploring the Pieta and also the Mater Dolorosa and the Ecce Homo in St. Brigid’s Church
• THE WISDOM OF THE WORDS – a programme relecting on the Passionist Charism and the Seven Last Words of Jesus
• THE WISDOM OF THE WOUNDS – a programme reflecting on the Passionist Charism and Spirituality and the Passionist devotion to the Glorious Wounds of Jesus – from pain to joy
• APOSTLES OF UNITY – a programme relecting on Christian Unity and the lives of Passionist Dominic Barberi, C.P., John Henry Newman and Passionist Ignatius Spencer, C.P.
• IN THE LIGHT OF THE SOUTHERN CROSS – a programme centering on the Passionist Charism and Spirituality, multiculturalism and the Cross. A glimpse at the Cross and its meaning from cultures around the world
• THE WISDOM OF THE PASSION IN ART – a programme of reflection, discussion and prayer on the Passionist Charism and the Passion of Jesus Christ in art
• THE WISDOM OF THE ICON – a programme centred on the Passionist Charism and Spirituality and the religious icon and ways of praying with Icons, in particular a reflection on the Icon entitled “Passionist Pentecost” by Aurel Jonescu
• MOTHER OF SORROWS – MOTHER OF HOPE – This programme reflects on the Passionist Charism and Spirituality and in particular on Mary as Mother of Sorrows and Mother of Holy Hope.  From early days Passionists have had devotion to Our Lady of Sorrows and Our Lady of Holy Hope
• THE WISDOM AND POWER OF THE CROSS – a programme of reflection and prayer on the Passionist Charism and Spirituality and on the Passion of Jesus in the Gospels
• THE WISDOM OF THE FRIARS – this progamme looks at the influence of the spirituality of the Capuchins, Servites, Carmelites and Dominicans on our Passionist Charism and Spirituality. In establishing the Passionists, St. Paul of the Cross was influenced by his contact with the friars
• THE WISDOM OF THE HERMIT TRADITION – a programme looking at the hermit tradition and contemporary living of the hermit tradition and its place in the Passionist Charism and Spirituality. In establishing the Passionists, St. Paul of the Cross was influenced by the hermit tradition.
• THE WISDOM OF SOLITUDE – a programme reflecting on solitude and its place in Passionist Charism and Spirituality
• THE WISDOM OF THE WOMEN – a programme of reflection and prayer on the Passionist Charism and Spirituality and Veronica, who wiped the face of Jesus, St. Mary Magdalene, Mother Mary Crucified (Foundress of the Passionist Nuns) and Elizabeth Spout (Foundess of the Sisters of the Cross and Passion)
• THE WISDOM OF THE MYSTICS – a programme of reflection and prayer on the Passionist Charism and Spirituality and the influence of John Tauler, St. Francis de Sales, St. John of the Cross and St. Bridget of Sweden on St. Paul of the Cross and his Spirituality
• THE WISDOM OF THE WAY – a programme of reflection, prayer and silence on the Passionist Charism and Spirituality and the Way of the Cross
• THE WISDOM OF THE HEART – a programme on the Passionist Charism and Spirituality and the Spirituality of the Heart
• THE WISDOM OF A MODERN SAINT – a programme on the Passionist Charism and Spirituality and St. Gemma Galgani – the life and afterlife of a modern saint
• THE WISDOM OF ST. FRANCIS DE SALES – a programme on the Passionist Charism and Spirituality and St. Frances de Sales; in particular, an glimpse at St. Francis de Sales’ book “An Introduction to the Devout Life” and the Salesian influence on the young Paul of the Cross
• THE WISDOM OF THE LETTERS – a programme on the Passionist Charism and Spirituality with a focus on the Letters of St. Paul of the Cross
• AS A SEAL UPON YOUR HEART – a programme on the Passionist Charism and Spirituality and drawning on the DVD “As A Seal Upon Your Heart” – the Life and Mission of St. Paul of the Cross
• THE LOVING HANDS OF GOD – a programme on the Passionist Charism and Spirituality and focusing on the images on God in the spirituality and writings of St. Paul of the Cross
• THE WISDOM OF THE EUCHARIST – a programme on the Passionist Charism and Spirituality and focusing on the Eucharist and Paul of the Cross’ writings and experience of Eucharist