October 19
Today the Catholic Church remembers
St. Paul of the Cross

St. Paul of the Cross

priest, founder of the Passionists · 1694 – 1775
The Passion of Jesus Christ is the greatest and most overwhelming work of God's love.
— Letters

An Italian priest who all his life proclaimed Christ's Passion as the revelation of God's love. He founded the Passionists, who add a fourth vow to the three – to spread the memory of Jesus' suffering. Looking at the cross, you will understand how much you are loved.

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