“Preaching Christ Crucified. Preaching has tremendous significance in my life. It helps motivate me to get up in the morning—that is my ministry. To preach Christ crucified means the heart of it all. Paul of the Cross and the Passionists, we are dedicated to proclaim, not just the Passion itself, but the meaning of the Passion. For me, the meaning of the Passion is found in Romans 5, “While we were yet sinners, God loved us, Christ died for us.” Jesus’ death, his crucifixion, reveals the unconditional love of God for us personally. So, my ministry is devoted to the proclamation of the unconditional love of God, how we can receive, and know, and experience that love in our daily lives. Not just to know about love, but really tap into it, be electrified by God’s love. So, it’s of great significance for me, giving my life meaning and purpose.

When I am doing something that makes a difference in people’s lives, it really leads to joy in my innermost being. No, I do not always walk around laughing in extreme hilarity, but there is this calm delight deep within me. It is the joy of the Lord that is my strength, and it comes from being obedient to God to His call for me.”

Fr. Cedric Pisegna, CP, 4.18.08


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