For many people, their first introduction to the Passionists came through the charismatic figure of St. Gemma Galgani. Though she was unable to enter religious life due to poor health, this mystic and stigmatist predicted that she would be considered part of her beloved Passionist Congregation after death — and how true that prophecy proved! St. Gemma is certainly one of our most beloved and well-known Passionist Saints, and we are honored to call the “Lily of Lucca” our sister in the Cross of Jesus. In the latest Jubilaeum bulletin, Fr. Giovanni Zubiani, CP, explores Gemma’s relationship with Christ as it grew and developed during her short life. Click below to read on!