PASSIONIST COMPANIONS
People whose 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.
AIMS
To assist the development of personal
spirituality through immersion in the Passionist Charism; to explore and
nurture the Passionist Charism with like hearted people; and to live the
Passionist Charism in our various circumstances - with our families, in
our home, in our community, in our place of work, in our parish, in our
relationships.
MEMBERSHIP
Membership is by request or invitation,
and following a period of preparation.
FORMATION
Those interested in becoming Passionist
Companions gather for inservices and reflections on the Passionist Charism
and Spirituality, for Retreats Days and for 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.
COMPANIONS COORDINATOR
A coordinator, appointed by the Provincial,
supports, guides and promotes the Passionist Companions throughout the
Holy Spirit Province - Australia, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea.
PASSIONIST GENERAL CHAPTER 2001
The Passionist Charism, like life itself,
is a gift for which we are eternally grateful; and one that we may not
dispose of as though it were our personal property. Those who wish to stand
with us at the foot of the cross, to contemplate the love of God and then
proclaim its saving power, can rightly be called "Passionist", whether
they be men, women or children.
CHARISM
What gives life meaning, inspires you to
keep on living, makes life worthwhile for you? What gives you the fire
to get up each morning, and even at night when you don't want to but need
to? What gives you the motivation to do the little things, and face the
big things in life?
This is what charism is, a gift from God
that enables us to make sense of out life, and motivates us to live life
more fully. A charism touches the very core of our existence and colours
everything we do as human beings. It allows us to see things in a new way
and to understand them even more wonderfully. We absorb a charism as we
absorb sunshine, and we radiate a charism as a light pierces the darkness.
Fr. Michael Higgins, C.P.
