"Your Word, Lord, is truth." † John 17:17
Every year on September 14, the Catholic Church celebrates THE FEAST OF THE EXALTATION OF THE HOLY CROSS, one of the most ancient and profound celebrations centered on the mystery of Christ’s saving death. It is sometimes called the Triumph of the Cross or Holy Cross Day. At first, the name can sound almost contradictory. … Read more
“The Son of Man Must Be Lifted Up” The Cross Reveals the Heart of God There are few words in the Gospel more familiar than these: “For God so loved the world that he gave his only-begotten Son.” We may have heard them many times, yet we should never allow their familiarity to lessen their … Read more
“By Your Cross You Have Redeemed the World” The Cross reveals something extraordinary about the love of God. What appeared to the world as humiliation and defeat became, through Christ, the instrument of our salvation. Jesus did not save us by avoiding suffering, but by entering into it and transforming it through perfect love and … Read more
Response: “Never forget the deeds of the Lord!”(Taken from Psalm 78:56–57, 58–59, 61–62; Response: 7b) The Psalm is both a reminder and a warning. It recalls how easily God’s people forgot His goodness after experiencing His countless blessings. When gratitude faded, their hearts slowly drifted away from Him. The same temptation exists today. We can become … Read more
Catholic Mass Readings for Monday, September 14th 2026 THE TWENTY-FOURTH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME, YEAR II THE FEAST OF THE EXALTATION OF THE HOLY CROSS FIRST READING “Every one who is bitten, when he sees it, shall live.“ A reading from the Book of Numbers (NUMBERS 21: 4b – 9) In those days: The people … Read more