April 04, 2026

The Wisdom of the Cross

54 minutes

In this sermon Father discusses the mystery of the Cross as the central path to salvation, explaining that God’s wisdom often appears as foolishness to the world but it is the means by which souls are purified and saved. Suffering, united to Christ, is not meaningless but a powerful participation in redemption, made possible through grace and the cooperation of the Blessed Virgin Mary. We must to embrace our crosses with love, seeing them as the greatest gift for sanctification and the salvation of our soul.

Links, Reading Material, and Books:

(Leather-bound) Douay-Rheims Bible

(Paperback) Douay-Rheims Bible

The Mystical City of God by Venerable Mary of Ágreda

The Imitation of Christ by Thomas à Kempis

The Way of Divine Love (associated with Sr. Josefa Menéndez)

The Love of Eternal Wisdom by St. Louis de Montfort

Friends of the Cross by St. Louis de Montfort

Quotes from the Saints in this sermon:

St. Louis de Montfort: “All those to whom Eternal Wisdom has given Himself have loved the Cross, sought it, and embraced it.”

St. Andrew the Apostle: “O wonderful Cross, so long have I desired thee!”

St. John of the Cross: “To reach satisfaction in all, desire satisfaction in nothing.”

St. Alphonsus Liguori: “He who wishes to be saved must embrace the Cross.”

St. Paul (Apostle): “We preach Christ crucified, a stumbling block… but the power and wisdom of God.”

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Franciscan Friars of Our Lady of Good Success

974 E Stuart Ave STE D

Box 203

Galax, VA 24333

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