Exultation of the Cross
Homily Exultation of the Cross September 14, 2025 Today is the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross. Today, we lift our hearts in praise for that sacred instrument which, through the blood of our Savior, transformed death into life, despair into hope. As we gather here, perhaps some of us carry heavy burdens. These are sadly common occurrences; loss of a loved one, strife within our family, chronic illness, struggles with employment, uncertainty about finances. Yet, the Cross that stands before us is not as a symbol of defeat, but a beacon of hope in the resurrection. It invites us to pick up our own crosses and follow Jesus, hard as it may be, trusting that our suffering, when united with His, leads to glory, a glory we can only imagine, but trusting in Him, is promised to us. But how do we embrace pain and suffering to glory and bliss? Fortunately, we have the Scriptures that illuminate this mystery. In the Book of Numbers, we hear of the Israelit...