“To destroy the power of hell Christ died upon the cross;
clothed in strength and glory, he triumphed over death.” And, “How radiant is that precious cross
which brought us our salvation. In the
cross we are victorious, through the Cross we shall reign, by the cross all
evil is destroyed." Another: “we worship
your cross, O Lord, and we praise and glorify your holy resurrection, for the
wood of the cross has brought joy to the world.”
I have a little publication called Living Faith; Daily
Catholic Devotions published by Creative Communications for the Parish.
(see www.livingfaith.com) The reflection
today was written by Mary Marrocco who says in part, “He (God) sent the
Israelites a strange gift by way of healing: a bronze serpent. (Numbers 21:4-9)
For humanity’s healing, he sends an even
stranger gift: Christ’s cross.” She
continues: “We exalt the cross today not to worship suffering, but to kiss the
lips of Christ whose love for us gives us life. That’s why his name is above every
other name.”
We have a crucifix in every room in our convent. We wear the Cross of Christ on a chain as
part of our religious habit. Do you have a crucifix in your home? Let us begin each day, each important action,
with the Sign of the Cross. Many in our
culture today are trying to remove the Cross - from classrooms, hospital rooms,
etc. Why? Because everyone knows that the Cross represents no one else but
our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ and seeing the Cross - seeing Him - convicts our society of its
sin.
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