One of our apostolates is in running parishes. The parishes we manage are to be in the form of a a community, where members find a good environment for all common needs. The Congregation realizing that our Parish leadership need some training as laity on how to help the well running of the parishes, did organize such a seminar at Karungu Golgotha Center in Homabay Diocese. Inputs were drawn and shared based on our life as Passionists Missionaries. It is a great success to bring all leadership fraternity from different parts of our country under one roof. We hope for better days after this gathering.
The crucifixion of Jesus occurred in 1st-century Judaea, most likely in AD 30 or AD 33. It is described in the four canonical gospels, referred to in the New Testament epistles, later attested to by other ancient sources, and is broadly accepted as one of the events most likely to have occurred during his life
Saint Paul of The Cross (born Jan. 3, 1694, Ovada, Republic of Genoa [Italy]—died Oct. 18, 1775, Rome; canonized 1867; feast day October 19) was the founder of the order of missionary priests known as the Passionists.
At the foot of the Cross, Mary becomes for all people the mother of forgiveness, as she follows in the example of her Son who forgives those who are killing him.” The pope further explains, “For us, Mary is an icon of how the Church must offer forgiveness to those who seek it.
Saint Inocencio of Mary Immaculate, born Emanuele Canoura Arnau, a member of the Passionist Congregation and martyr of the Spanish Civil War, born on March 10, 1887 in Santa Cecelia del Valle de Oro in Galicia, Spain; died October 9, 1934. Canonized by Pope John Paul II in 1999.
"It is most fitting that on this day we invoke the Blessed Virgin Mary above all as 'mother of mercy.' The door we have opened is, in fact, a Door of Mercy," Pope Francis said. "Those who cross its threshold are called to enter into the merciful love of the Father with complete trust and freedom from fear; they can leave this Basilica knowing that Mary is ever at their side."
Isidore De Loor, also known by his religious name Isidore of Saint Joseph, was a Belgian professed religious from the Passionists. He served in various capacities at the convents that he served like being a janitor or a cook for his fellow religious though his cancer never limited his work for others.
t. Vincent Mary Strambi was born in the city of Civitavecchia, north of Rome, on 1st January 1745. As a young priest, he entered the Passionist Congregation and was received by our Founder, Saint Paul of the Cross.
Saint Paul of The Cross (born Jan. 3, 1694, Ovada, Republic of Genoa [Italy]—died Oct. 18, 1775, Rome; canonized 1867; feast day October 19) was the founder of the order of missionary priests known as the Passionists. Today we remember his contribution in the church by offering Masses for his soul.
The universal symbol of the Christian faith, the cross represents Christ’s victory over death. The feast celebrates the redemptive transformation of a barbaric instrument of torture into a divine “tree of life” that brings hope to humankind. In some traditions, a cross is oriented to the cardinal directions to represent the universal nature of Christ’s sacrifice and prayers are said for the salvation of all.
At the foot of the Cross, Mary becomes for all people the mother of forgiveness, as she follows in the example of her Son who forgives those who are killing him.” The pope further explains, “For us, Mary is an icon of how the Church must offer forgiveness to those who seek it.
"Patience is a virtue." We're all familiar with that cliché, and many of us know that patience is listed by Paul in Galatians 5:22-23 as among the fruit of the Spirit. So there's no disputing that the Christian ought to be patient. But as with most of the virtues, the biblical writers assume that we know what patience is and don't give an explicit definition. But do we?
Dominic was born to a poor family of Italian farmers in 1792. Orphaned at the tender age of eight, an uncle and aunt raised him in the town of Merlano. Young Dominic was not sent to school, but instead was taught to shepherd sheep. But the child always found time to pray as he tended the sheep, and he also diligently taught himself to read and write.
Blessed Virgin Mary passed through very many occasions that would demand revenge. Seeing her son being mistreated right before her eyes. Jesus had no lasting friends and so she harbored a lot in her heart. What would happen to us when we revange back all times. We need to accomodate all forms of pains and carry along, for the sake of peace. Mary carried a lot. An example of a Mother and a Woman.
Maria Teresa Goretti (Italian: [maˈriːa teˈrɛːza ɡoˈretti]; 16 October 1890 – 6 July 1902) was an Italian virgin martyr of the Catholic Church, and one of the youngest saints to be canonized.[1] She was born to a farming family. Her father died when she was nine, and the family had to share a house with another family, the Serenellis. She took over household duties while her mother and siblings worked in the fields.
Mary as a mother underwent all the cross with her son Jesus. Her presence gave much strength to Jesus when he mostly needed it. We pray for all women to always be present to help those in need. The devotion to the Sorrowful Mother, extremely popular above all in areas around the Mediterranean, developed around the end of the 11th century. Connected with this devotion is the Stabat Mater, attributed to Jacopone da Todi (1230-1306). We find the first liturgical celebrations for the sorrowful Mary, or the Feast of Our Lady of Compassion, “standing” at the foot of the Cross, in the 15th century. Prior to that, in 1233, the Ordo Servorum Beatae Mariae Virginis (Order of the Servants of the Blessed Virgin Mary, commonly known as the Servites) was founded. They greatly contributed to the spread of the devotion to Our Lady of Sorrows, so much so that in 1668 they were granted permission to celebrate a votive Mass to the Seven Sorrows of Mary. In 1692, Pope Innocent XII authorized the celebration of a Feast in honor of Our Lady of Sorrows on the third Sunday of September. This proved only to be temporary because later, on 18 August 1714, the feast was transferred to the Friday before Palm Sunday. On 18 September 1814, Pope Pius VII extended the liturgical feast to the entire Latin Church, transferring it to the third Sunday of September. Pope Pius X ( + 1914) fixed the date of the feast on 15 September, the day after the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross. It would no longer be known as the “Seven Sorrows of Mary”, but “Our Lady of Sorrows”.
Fr. Niceforo responded simply: “If you want to kill us, do it here in the church.”
Lord God, you gave St. Paul of the Cross, a wonderful spirit of love in preaching Christ Crucified. By his prayers and example, may we gain souls for Christ through the power of his passion and share with them the grace of his paschal mystery. Grant this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.
Jesus, even though you had always known how your life on earth would end, the finality of those words, CONDEMNED TO DEATH, must have filled you with human fear and dread.
we invoke Mary, Mother of Hope. As we go about our daily lives, with its ups and downs, joys and sorrows, happiness and unhappiness, kindness and violence, laughter and suffering, life can quickly lose its taste and meaning without hope.
Precious blood of Jesus poured out for the Salvation of many the we all need to suffer until our very last end. Blood being symbol of life was given us by Jesus himself when he accepted it pour out for us
May the Priest Saint Paul, whose only love was the Cross, obtain for us your grace, O Lord, so that, urged on more strongly by his example, we may each embrace our own cross with courage. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, for ever and ever.
Votive Masses of the mysteries of the Lord or in honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary or of the Angels or of any given Saint or of all the Saints may be said for the sake of the faithful's devotion on weekdays in Ordinary Time, even if an optional memorial occurs.
Crown of Thorns, wreath of thorns that was placed on the head of Jesus Christ at his crucifixion, whereby the Roman soldiers mocked his title “King of the Jews.”
Blessed Lorenzo Maria of St. Francis Xavier (Salvi) was born in Rome on October 30, 1782. He professed the Passionist Rule on November 20, 1802 at the age of 20 and entered the priesthood on December 29,1805.
Maria Gemma Umberta Pia Galgani was an Italian mystic, venerated as a saint in the Roman Catholic Church since 1940. She has been called the
Jesus defeated death by his resurrection. He meant that death has no power over him. in this he made believers to give their lives to the point of death, for the greatest gift one can give to another is accepting to die for the the other.
Paul was allowed to found a Religious Order to preach the Passion of Jesus of Jesus by reminding all the deepest meaning attributed to people's suffering
Wounds tell us how deep pain has encrouched into our lives. its so evident that we can't hide it. Jesus was humiliated for us. In his wounds we are saved
St. Gabriel was a young exuberant Novice of the Passionist Order who loved Mary so much. He promised the on his healing from sickness he shall join the Congregation. He died of Pneumonia before his First Profession. He is the Patron Saint for youths in Italy
Jesus teaches us a very important tool in meeting the evil one. Always prayer before doing anything. This is a very powerful means to defeat the plans of the evil one in our live. Always remember to pray.
Today we remember in a deeper way, the suffering of our Lord that brought us all salvation. Our Lord carried all, that we may accept the pain along the way
Each year we remember the Passion. This is the best love story that ever is. One giving up his Life for the Other. Jesus gave us all that we may have all.
"Then Pilate took Jesus and scourged him. And the soldiers plaited a crown of thorns, and put it on his head, and arrayed him in a purple robe; they came up to him, saying, 'Hail, King of the Jews!' and struck him with their hands" (Jn 19:1-3).
Saint Paul of The Cross (born Jan. 3, 1694, Ovada, Republic of Genoa [Italy]—died Oct. 18, 1775, Rome; canonized 1867; feast day October 19) was the founder of the order of missionary priests known as the Passionists.
St. Charles Houben, more popularly known as Father Charles of Mount Argus was born in Holland. He was given the name Johannes Andreas by his parents. He felt a calling to religious life and, in 1845, he was accepted by the Passionists who had very recently arrived in Belgium under the leadership of Dominic Barberi.
Baptism makes one one belong to Christ. So Paul was given the membership to belong to Christ whom he shall defend his love for until his death
Votive Masses of the mysteries of the Lord or in honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary or of the Angels or of any given Saint or of all the Saints may be said for the sake of the faithful's devotion on weekdays in Ordinary Time, even if an optional memorial occurs.
May the Priest Saint Paul, whose only love was the Cross, obtain for us your grace, O Lord, so that, urged on more strongly by his example, we may each embrace our own cross with courage. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, for ever and ever.