God created us.
He created us in his image and likeness.
God is life; God is love.
God is life within Himself in the life of the Trinity.
In the teachings of Paul
we are called to a deeper response to God.
Such is true in suffering.
The heart is called to love the Suffering, Crucified Christ,
thus the heart that loves
must learn and develop a way of dealing with suffering,
for suffering is a way
into the Mystery of the Crucified Lover.
Becoming an Oblate has made a difference in my prayer life. It has made me more appreciative of Jesus’ suffering and dying in reparation for my sins and made me more aware of His presence in my every day life. It has given me a better insight into the value of redemptive suffering.
Read MoreWhen Mother Catherine asked that we pick a project for some research on St Paul of the Cross, I asked myself what might benefit me the most from studying St Paul, in my ministry as a diocesan priest, and as a Passionist Oblate. I decided to look at something of what St Paul teaches us about the priest, and the Holy Eucharist.
Read MoreMother Catherine has asked us to take part in a study of the Passionist saints and/or some of the themes which abound in Paul’s letters. We encourage you to allow your mind and heart to be captivated and lead by this great hunter of souls. He will guide you and enlighten you in unbelievable ways.
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