The Passion of God provides a timely reminder in Lent that it is only by dying that we can live - only through death that resurrection lies. As the author says in the Preface "Never has St Paul"s commitment to the preaching of Christ Crucified been more urgent". This collection of sermons given on special occasions is brought together to celebrate the complementary truths of the gospel - the joy in God"s unimaginable love and the response that such love must evoke. May they give encouragement to all during the season of Lent, but at other times too.