Drawing hope from the cross
The cross, once a Roman instrument of torture, has become one of the most recognizable symbols of Christianity—seen on jewelry, […]
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Holy Cross Day
Let’s be real: I don’t love that we have a feast day about a torture device.
Let’s be real: I don’t love that we have a feast day about a torture device. You, too, have probably
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Bearing the Cross
What is the cross of Christ, if not an instrument of death transformed into beauty?
Holy Cross: Living into Its Meaning
As Christians, we may venerate the Holy Cross by kneeling before it and saying prayers. However, the best way to demonstrate our veneration of the cross is to emulate Jesus who died on it.
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Resilience, Grit, and the Feast of the Holy Cross
We have sterilized the cross. What began as a device of torture and execution now adorns bejeweled necklines, book jackets marketing to Christians, and all manner of art and decor.
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Celebrating Holy Cross Day with Little Ones
As we reach the middle of September, we also reach Holy Cross Day. Holy Cross Day is a major feast
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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.
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Faith at Home: Planning Ahead for September
Our monthly feature helps you think ahead to live the liturgical year at home.
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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.
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Preparing for Holy Cross Day
Talking to children about Jesus and the cross can be challenging.
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