Province of St. Albert the Great, USA

14 Sept • The Exaltation of the Holy Cross: A Word of Hope for Today

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Br. Ed reflects on the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, celebrated on September 14th. #HolyCross #ExaltationOfTheCross #Catholic He explains the historical significance of the cross, its transformation from a symbol of scandal to the hallmark of Christian salvation, and its meaning for us today as a sign of redemption and eternal life through Jesus Christ's sacrifice. He encourages viewers to meditate on the mystery of the cross and to be grateful for the gift of love offered through Jesus' death and resurrection.


Chapter Breakdown:
0:00:00 - Introduction
0:00:27 - Red Vestments
0:00:38 - Feast Origins
0:00:53 - Cross as Scandal
0:01:35 - Cross as Symbol
0:02:02 - Cross: Salvation
0:02:14 - Dying & Living
0:02:35 - Cross in Life
0:03:19 - Meditate & Pray