St. Paul
of the Cross Monastery, Pittsburgh, PA
The Confraternity
of the Passion of Christ
Updated: November 15, 2003
The
Confraternity of the Passion of Christ is a society of lay men and women
dedicated in a special way to the contemplation of the Passion of Jesus
Christ - in Himself - in their own lives - and in the lives of others.
St. Paul of the Cross (1694-1775), founder of the Passionist Fathers, Brothers
and Nuns, began the first Confraternity in 1755. He wanted as many as possible
of the People of God to share in the life, spirit and mission of the Passionist
family.
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Our purpose is above all to gain a deeper love and understanding of the
Passion of Christ and then to apply it to the crucified of today: to ourselves,
to the physically and mentally ill, and to all who are experiencing Christ's
Passion in their lives in any way. Furthermore, members are to assist and
strengthen each other in their desire to draw closer to God through Passionist
spirituality and share in all the good works, prayers and indulgences of
Passionist communities throughout the world.
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The Confraternity of the Passion of Christ is open to all, men and women,
single and married, to anyone who feels God is calling them to the Passionist
way of life.
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To become
a member of the Confraternity of the Passion of Christ it is necessary
to make a personal commitment to cultivate in oneself devotion to the Passion
of Christ and through it to grow more deeply in faith and love of God and
one's neighbor. It is also required that one's name be entered on the membership
list.
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By joining the Confraternity, a person assumes no strict obligations, but
there is a Rule of Life as a guide and some recommended practices.
If you believe God is calling you to the Passionist way of life and you
have a desire to draw closer to Jesus through His Passion, please join
us at the next Confraternity Mass. We will be very happy to meet and talk
with you.
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For more information about The Confraternity
of the Passion of Christ please contact Dr.
Salvatore J. Mascari.
"May the Passion of Jesus Christ
be always in our Hearts"
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