Today we find ourselves immersed
in the Sacred Passion of the Crucified Christ.
It is an immersion into
Revelation’s greatest truth….
Wisdom’s greatest enlightenment
Love’s greatest gift
Each one of us has heard the words of the Gospel, at least with our ears. Will we listen with our hearts? Will we trust Jesus to multiply whatever it is that we're willing to share with him? Jesus wants to feed and care for the many in our world who are hungry, who are lonely, who are weak, who feel frightened and weak of faith. Jesus says "You and I together can help. Let me know what you are willing to share with me, and I'll provide for their needs.
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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.
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When 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.
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If we are not people who love, whatever our calling, we will have failed our life’s purpose, miserably. All of us will be asked or an account of how loving we are, how loving we have been with our faith lives. Of course, we’ll be tested on our hope, our faith, but especially on our loving.
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Mother 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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“Let us give thanks to God our Father who has graced our brothers and sisters in Christ Crucified with the call of sharing the mission of the Passionist Congregation.” Thus Fr. Frederick Sucher, C.P. began the Oblate Commitment Mass on Sunday, June 26, 2005. These dedicated Oblates had taken part in a three year formation course to prepare themselves to make this Passionist commitment.
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Anyone who has ever gazed upon a Passion Sign in a quiet moment has likely recognized the vast richness it embodies, how it calls to us to embrace and contemplate the Crucifix and the Paschal Mystery. Within the Passion Sign can be seen the innocence of purity of heart and the longing for perfect union with God.
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On the evening of Feb. 4, 2003 we received 28 new members into the Oblate Formation program, bringing the total number to 46. It was a moving witness to the work of the Holy Spirit, stirring up in the hearts of so many a desire to participate in the Passionist charism.
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Among the many Passionist associations springing up all over the world today are the Passionist Oblates associated with the cloistered Passionist Nuns of Whitesville, Kentucky. This work of the Spirit was initiated by Tom and Debbie Carter of Benton, Illinois. The "foundation" of the Oblates of the Passion took place on December 13, 1997, as the first group was admitted by the superior into the formation program.
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