Sunday 19 April 2015

Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross

Why do we give so much honour to the Holy Cross? Besides being the symbol of Christianity, the Holy Cross brings to light many fundamental truths taught by the Catholic Church. It is the symbol of Divine Love: for God so loved the world that He gave His only Son. It is the symbol of salvation: through Jesus Christ and the Sacrament of Baptism, those who believe in Him and obey His teachings, will enjoy eternal life in the Kingdom of God. It is also the symbol of Divine compassion: God did not send His Son into the world to condemn it, but in order that the world may be saved through Jesus.

Everywhere we look, the symbol of the Holy Cross is present to remind us of the infinite sacrifice Jesus did for our redemption. The sign of the Cross is found in the Sacred Liturgy. The Cross is in all Christian festivals. It is in the Rite of Adoration and is the symbol of blessing. It is found in the dedication of Churches, in certain Christian schools, homes, in certain Christian hospitals, seminaries, convents, Religious Orders, and even in cemeteries. In many places, we would come across the Holy Cross in its various designs and forms.

Today, let us look up to the Holy Cross as our symbol of faith and salvation. Let us always honour the work of Christ that was manifested through the Holy Cross, the true symbol of love, compassion and forgiveness. Let us too learn to take up our cross and follow Jesus, learning from Him and spreading His Good News to all the ends of the earth.

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