We profess in the Creed, “He suffered under Pontian Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried.” These words profess to us the reality of God’s love. God’s love is so great that He was willing to take on our human flesh and die upon the cross. Through this saving action that which has been broken down by sin and death has been restored to life.
In a matter of moments we will have the opportunity to venerate this object which has won our salvation. So often the cross blends into our modern culture and we forget to take a step back to reflect upon what has taken place for us. As we come to venerate the cross let us realize that through this instrument we have so much to be thankful for. Despite the hardships of this life we are able to join with the Lord in His suffering as we now anticipate the joy of His Resurrection.
