As we reach the middle of September, we also reach Holy Cross Day. Holy Cross Day is a major feast day in the Episcopal Church […]
Celebrate Holy Cross Day, an ancient feast
Imagine an annual spring tradition in which you plant basil seeds in an herb garden while retelling the story of Helena digging up her own basil and finding Jesus’ cross.
On Palm Sunday: Hey Jesus, won’t you fight for me?
Palm crosses are an outward and visible sign of the triumph of sacrifice and love.
Celebrating Holy Cross Day
To share the comfort and healing that Christ offers, I must be willing to go into the destroyed and damaged places in my community, my home, my church and face the ruin honestly.
Preparing for Holy Cross Day
Talking to children about Jesus and the cross can be challenging.
Talking about the Cross with Young Children
“That’s when he died, right?” My four year old daughter was intently studying the picture in her children’s Bible. Jesus was pictured in silhouette, climbing the […]