St. Paul of the Cross was born in Ovada, Italy in 1694. He was drawn early to a life of prayer and good works, and this path finally led him to form the Congregation of the Passion. Missioner extraordinary, mystic who reached surpassing heights of contemplation and spiritual guide. He prayed for fifty years for the return of England to christian unity. Died in 1775.
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