Drawing from 1 Corinthians 1, Fr. Cedric Pisegna, CP, explains that the Passionists \u201cpreach Christ crucified,\u201d proclaiming the cross as the ultimate sign of God\u2019s wisdom, power, and love.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
San Pablo de la Cruz<\/a> dedicated his life to spreading devotion to the Passion of Jesus, believing that \u201ceverything is to be found in the cross\u201d \u2014 redemption, forgiveness and mercy. He founded the Passionists to live simply, pray deeply and reach out to people through preaching and compassion.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Fr. Cedric recounts how Paul\u2019s vision of Mary in black sackcloth inspired him to create a community devoted to meditating on the Passion and helping others experience mystical union with Christ through suffering and prayer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Fr. Cedric shares his own journey of encountering the Passionists during a mission trip in Mexico, where he was moved by their zeal and compassion. He emphasizes that Passionists continue St. Paul\u2019s mission today by preaching misiones parroquiales<\/a>, leading retreats<\/a> and ministering to those who are suffering or marginalized. Our spirituality<\/a> blends contemplation and action \u2014 prayer, then service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Ultimately, Fr. Cedric calls us to \u201cremain on the cross with Jesus,\u201d to unite our own struggles with his, and to be \u201chunters of souls\u201d who reach out in love. Love, he reminds us, \u201cis ingenious.\u201d Using modern media as a new form of mission, he invites us to embrace Christ\u2019s Passion, support Catholic outreach and live passionately for God.<\/p>\n\n\n\n