Passionists Pray
The Passion of Christ
The mystery of the passion, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
St. Paul of the Cross, the 18th century founder of the Passionists, saw the world falling into “a forgetfulness of the passion of Jesus.” We shouldn’t forget it.
The objective of this section is to offer you a “taste” of the mystery of the Passion of Christ in hope that you will seek deeper meaning and enlightenment.
The Passion
For our sake he was
crucified under Pontius Pilate
he suffered death
and was buried
and rose again on
the third day
in accordance with
the Scriptures.
The mystery of Jesus Christ’s passion, death, and resurrection is expressed in simple words in the early creeds. It appears also in the four gospels and other writings of the New Testament, which treat it with similar restraint. It’s a mystery beyond our understanding.
This mystery has inspired Christian prayer and meditation through the centuries. It’s at the heart of Christian spirituality, liturgy, devotions, popular piety, mysticism and art.
The aim of this section is to offer a taste of this mystery, only a taste. A psalm promises that tasting can lead further to seeing. “Taste and see the goodness of the Lord.”
You’ll find here a commentary on the gospel stories of the passion by Father Donald Senior, CP, as well as examples of devotions and insights into this mystery from generations of Christians.
St. Paul of the Cross, the 18th century founder of the Passionists, saw the world falling into “a forgetfulness of the passion of Jesus.” We shouldn’t forget it–over and over, we’re told to remember it.