Three hundred years ago right now, Paul Danei was in the midst of his 40-day retreat at the Church of St. Charles, in Castellazzo, Italy. Passionists look on this special time in our Holy Founder’s life as the true spiritual beginning of our Congregation. During this time, Paul received many of the foundational graces of our charism, and he also wrote the first Rule for the Passionist men. Click the image below to read Fr. Rafael Vivanco’s insightful Jubilee Year reflections on the importance of St. Paul of the Cross’ retreat at Castellazzo!