Passionists
Passionists in England & Wales are part of a worldwide movement within the Catholic church, dedicating themselves to radical solidarity with the suffering of the world.
Latest Reflections
Read thinkpieces, reflections and commentary from the wider Passionists community. See more
Anxiety makes us grasp for control – but that can’t be the answer
Who could be blamed for struggling with anxiety in the current moment? But clutching at control doesn't allow much space for God.
Crisis intervention is laudable and necessary. But it’s not enough.
People will very often fall back into coping mechanisms once crisis intervention support has been taken away. We must provide everyday love and support to those people whose lives are in turmoil, and remind them of the God who loves them.
The year of Coronavirus gave me a glimpse of how it feels to be ‘labelled’
Being classified as vulnerable affected how I thought about myself. For the first time in my life I felt useless, unnecessary.
Loving my neighbour means letting go of total control in my life
Having the courage to let go of my ideas, prejudices and perceived control - and become more compassionate - is where my humanity likes to engage in a tug-of-war.
Passionist Stories
Read the latest stories from Passionist communities across England & Wales. Find more here.
Calais refugee life is filled with the power of words
Alex Holmes, from our Partners at Catholic Worker Calais, shares snapshots of Calais refugee life.
As Fr Ignatius Spencer is declared ‘venerable’, his life remains an inspiration and challenge
Why is the canonisation of Ignatius Spencer important? His life, and dedication to the poor, are an outstanding example to all of us.
Engaging with race in the Catholic Worker movement
Our Passionist Partners at London Catholic Worker ask: how can houses of hospitality avoid 'white saviour' complexes, and engage with the Black Lives Matter movement?
A Message from Pope Francis on the Passionists’ 300 year Jubilee
As Passionists celebrate 300 years of the life of the Congregation, Pope Francis circulated a letter to the Passionists worldwide.
Passionists Explained
Find out more about the Passionists, a worldwide Catholic movement dedicated to radical solidarity with the suffering of the world. Read more.
Passionist Contemplation and Action
Passionists in England and Wales see the crucified God in the crucified people of this age, and the crucified Earth. Read more about what this means.
At the heart of Passionist spirituality is contemplation of the Passion the suffering and the Cross - of Jesus Christ. Our spirituality is simple but very, very deep.
Projects and Partnerships
Our ongoing projects and partnerships are a means of putting faith into action. Find out more about them here.
Austin Smith House is a Passionist community of prayer, hospitality and resistance. We host up to 6 destitute refugees / asylum seekers, providing a safe welcoming home and community, food and some advocacy.
Maria Skobstova House is a house for volunteers who worked amongst the refugees in the jungle of Calais.
A community of ordinary Christians from all backgrounds and traditions, promoting prayer, hope and action.
Supporting communities harmed by London-based mining companies.