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Monday of the 29th Week in Ordinary Time Optional Memorial of St. Paul of the Cross, 1694-1775; born in northern Italy; he developed a devotion to Christ's passion; he was known as one of the most popular preachers of his day; in 1720, he founded the Congregation of the Passion--the Passionists--whose members combined devotion to Christ’s passion with preaching to the poor, and rigorous penances; Paul was elected superior general of the congregation in 1747, and spent the remainder of his life in Rom Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 10/20/25 Gospel: Luke 12:13-21