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The Passionist Founder, St. Paul of
the Cross, gathered companions together, people who shared his vision of
the Gospel of the Passion, people who found in the cross of Jesus the
most overwhelming sign of God’s love. This Passionist spirit is
shared not only by the religious themselves but also by many lay men and
women who live the Passionist charism in their homes, families, jobs,
relationships and parishes.
The Passionist Companions is an
association of those who share the Passionist spirit. Their way of life, rich variety of backgrounds, interests and experiences, training and viewpoints are sources of strength in the Passionist way of proclaiming the Gospel of the Passion. They meet
together every two months. During this time they learn more about
the spirit of Paul of the Cross and the Passionists, share reflection
and prayer time together and generally have a lot of fun.
People can ask to join the
Companions or be invited to do so. Groups of Passionist Companions
are springing up around many of our Passionist monasteries, parishes and
around the convents of our Passionist Sisters.
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In Sydney, the coordinators of the
Passionist Companions are Miriam Bennett and Monica Grabowski. They may be contacted via the Parish Office.
FORMATION
Those interested in becoming Passionist Companions gather for inservices and reflections on the Passionist Charism and Spirituality, for Retreats Days and social occasions, and for the celebration of Passionist Feast Days throughout the year. The formation time also includes private prayer and reflection on the Passionist Charism and Spirituality - by means of the Internet, videos and other short reading material.
The website of the Holy Spirit Province of the Passionists has a dedicated section for Passionist Companions. In this section there is great deal of information for those who may wish to explore the possibility of becoming a Passionist Companion. Also in this section are the Passionist Companions Programmes for 2004, 2005, and 2006.
The Passionist Companions Programme for 2007 can also be downloaded from the website. |
