In Luke 14:27, Jesus says, “Whoever does not carry their cross and follow me cannot be my disciple.” This verse emphasizes the absolute necessity of carrying the cross in the life of a true disciple.

who by his holy cross has redeemed the world. To understand the mystery of Redemption and the salvific meaning of suffering, one ought to meditate upon the sufferings of our Lord, which he took ...

Adoration or veneration of an image or representation of Christ's cross does not mean that we actually adore the material image, of course, but rather what it represents. In kneeling before the ...