Exaltation of the Cross

Tomorrow is the feast of the Exaltation of the Cross!!

You might want to have your kids learn this hymn!

Lift High The Cross
Refrain

Lift high the cross, the love of Christ proclaim,
Till all the world adore His sacred Name.

Led on their way by this triumphant sign,
The hosts of God in conquering ranks combine.

Refrain

Each newborn servant of the Crucified
Bears on the brow the seal of Him Who died.

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O Lord, once lifted on the glorious tree,
As Thou hast promised, draw the world to Thee.

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So shall our song of triumph ever be:
Praise to the Crucified for victory.

Refrain

Then From the Universalis Site

The Exaltation of the Cross
What are these Christians about, exalting an instrument of torture?
First, we rejoice that something so terrible should have been transformed into a means of redemption for the whole human race.
Second, we remind ourselves of the fact that Christianity is not an abstract and spiritual religion. It springs from God’s direct intervention in the affairs of the world, a real historical event involving real people and, in the end, a real execution on a real cross. We may theorise and theologise all we like; but all our theorisings and theologisings are nothing without the history on which they are based. Take away that history – take away the Cross – and Christianity is nonsense.

I have a cross that I will put on the dining table tomorrow for the children to honor and I’ll teach the littlest ones how to do that. A simple cross on the table will serve as a good reminder for all of us!

Interestingly, I found this quiz today that’s going around St. Blog’s and I thought it quite appropriate!

You are the Cross for the sick: This cross is
typically made out of walnut and it has a
hidden chamber that contains holy water and two
blessed candles. It is carried to the home or
hospital to bless the sick.

What Kind of Cross are You?
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