According to Saint Paul of the Cross, they were founded in order to "teach people how to pray", which they do through activities such as retreats and missions, spiritual direction, and prayer groups.
Menurut Santo Paulus dari Salib, Pasionis dibentuk untuk "mengajar orang untuk berdoa", yang mereka lakukan melalui beberapa kegiatan seperti retret dan misi, bimbingan rohani, dan doa kelompok.