The title of this feast, the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, expresses the paradox of Christian faith. Christ's ...

Throughout the Hill Country, crosses, words of Jesus, prayers and messages of hope are written on memorials honoring nearly ...

This theme of divine descent and human ascent — of God coming down to lift us up — continues in today’s Gospel. The passage ...

The Holy Father greeted hundreds of pilgrims in St. Peter’s Square from his popemobile, blessing several babies and accepting ...

Do you ever hear people say things like “that’s her cross to bear” or “everyone has their own cross to bear” or “his illness is a real cross”? I’m not always comfortable with the implications I hear ...

Msgr. Joseph Prior explains the paradox of how the instrument of cruelest torture and death becomes a witness to love and life. Always the cross is a reminder of God’s love.

Kathie Lee Gifford and Sheila Walsh reflected on the powerful impact of Jesus’ crucifixion. “You know who had the worst ...

St. Bridget of Sweden is remembered not only as the founder of the Bridgettine Order and a patron saint of Europe, but also ...

An old hymn asks the following questions: "Why did He go to Calvary? Why was His life's blood shed for me?" The song’s chorus says that He loves us, and that is the reason that Jesus suffered on the ...

By Dean Kelly, Meet Me at the CrossBy inspiration, John begins his gospel record with these words, “In the beginning was the ...