The Cross: God’s Love Lifted High

The Homily reflects on the central place of the cross in Christian life, . . .

. . . often present yet overlooked or misunderstood. From the liturgy to the crucifixes in our homes, the cross continually marks our faith.

On the Feast of the Exaltation of the Cross, we are reminded not only of its burden but of its glory and victory. Drawing from Scripture, the Homily recalls Moses lifting the bronze serpent to bring healing and connects this to Christ lifted on the cross . . . not to erase suffering but to transform it.

Greatest Sign of God’s Love

Through the cross, Jesus takes upon himself our pain, weakness, and failure, making them the very means of salvation. The cross thus becomes not only a symbol of suffering but the greatest sign of God’s love, drawing our hearts, guiding our path, and opening the gates of heaven. The Church calls us not just to carry the cross as a weight, but to lift it high in faith, joy, and triumph, for by it we are redeemed.

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The Cross: God’s Love Lifted High

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Exaltation of the Holy Cross: Artist: Anonymous Russian icon painter

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Gospel Reading: John 3: 13-17

First Reading: Numbers 21: 4-9

Second Reading: Philippians 2: 6-11