The Passionist Sign You are here: Home / The Passionist Sign Our Passionist Sign is worn by all our Passionist family throughout the world. It is a reminder to us to keep the memory of Christ’s Passion alive in our hearts and also to proclaim its message. In the middle of the sign are the words, “JESU XPI PASSIO”. The words are in Greek and Latin, just as the sign on the cross over Jesus’ head was in three languages. The words mean, “The Passion of Jesus Christ”. On the top of our sign is the cross. Remembering the cross means remembering those in the world who bear the cross today: the sick, the disabled, the dying, the grieving, the lonely, the unemployed, the hungry and malnourished – all who bear the burden of pain. Jesus tasted pain and death. But he also tasted the final victory. To proclaim the Passion is to proclaim hope. At the bottom of our sign are three nails. The nails remind us of all those who are bound by poverty and the lack of freedom, those pierced by prejudice and unfair laws, those denied education and health care, and those who are victims of unjust wars. To proclaim the Passion is to challenge the world for its injustice and neglect. Finally, our sign is shaped like a heart. Jesus died that others might live. The cross becomes the symbol telling us that God’s love is stronger than death. Passionists want to proclaim that love to all of the world. Address Sisters of the Cross and Passion Provincialate, Cross and Passion Convent, 299 Broadshaw Road, Middleton, Manchester M24 2PF Tel: 0161 655 3184 Recent Posts St Paul’s Weekly Newsletter: 250 Week 1 – Advent 2021 St Paul’s Post Weekly Newsletter: 248 Tess Lambe Bursary St Paul’s Weekly Newsletter: 247 Sisters of the Cross and Passion - 299 Boarshaw Road, Middleton, Manchester, M24 2PF. Tel: 0161 655 3184 Sisters of the Cross and Passion CIO is a registered charity (charity number 1185348). It is a charitable incorporated organisation registered in England and Wales, whose principal office is at 299 Boarshaw Road, Middleton, Manchester M24 2PF © Copyright - Sisters of the Cross and Passion | Web Design by A-XDigital