On this third Sunday of our holy and blessed Lenten journey, we venerate the Precious and Life-Giving Cross of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
The cross stands as the universal symbol of our faith - a faith that triumphs over death through the sacrifice of the Son of God on the cross. As we look upon the cross today, we are reminded of the immeasurable love of Christ, who endured mockery, torture, and crucifixion to free us from the bondage of sin and death.
Yet the cross is not merely a symbol of suffering, but a sign of ultimate victory and glory. Through His death on the cross, Christ defeated the power of Hades and opened the doors to eternal life for all who believe in Him. The Apostle Paul declares that the message of the cross is "the power of God" (1 Corinthians 1:18).
On this day halfway through Great Lent, the Holy Cross is placed before us to refresh and renew our spiritual struggles. The journey is not easy, but the Cross gives us strength. By venerating the Cross, we take up our own crosses - the difficulties, temptations, and afflictions we bear in this life. United to Christ in His sufferings through fasting, prayer, and acts of mercy, we prepare to also share in His resurrection.
So let us be encouraged today by the Life-Giving Cross. Let its light scatter the darkness of sin and despair from our souls. And let us ever glory in the Cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, for He is risen from the dead, trampling down death by death, and upon those in the tombs bestowing life!
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