The Exaltation of the Cross: From Suffering to Hope

Every September 14, the Church pauses to celebrate something that at first glance seems strange: the Exaltation of the Cross. The word exaltation means “lifting up” or “glorifying.” It’s a reminder that the instrument once used for shame and execution now stands as the very sign of salvation and hope. We do not merely remember … Continue reading The Exaltation of the Cross: From Suffering to Hope The post The Exaltation of the Cross: From Suffering to Hope first appeared on The Simple Catholic. The post The Exaltation of the Cross: From Suffering to Hope appeared first on The Simple Catholic.