Why do you wear a crucifix?
Last Sunday the Church celebrated the Exultation of the Holy Cross.
Fr. Dave Kobak, OFM, gives a thoughtful commentary.
“Today we give special attention to The Holy Cross, or more importantly: to Jesus Christ, who surrendered His Life for all of humanity.
Crosses and Crucifixes are a common enough site. So common that many people take their significance for granted: a cross or crucifix around someone’s neck, dangling from a rear view mirror, sprayed on a city wall by a graffiti artist … maybe even a tattoo!
If you display or wear a cross or crucifix, this is a good week to sit for a quiet moment and think: WHY?
What does it really mean for you?
What does it really mean to others?
Pray about that a little. Increase your appreciation of wearing that religious article. It is a religious article, not a piece of jewelry.
Whatever your stance on the subject, take great comfort in the fact that Jesus is not judging you, but that He is constantly blessing you. Jesus came not to condemn, but to save every single one of us, and eventually deliver us into Life Eternal in heaven with Him.
Happy Feast Day!” – Love, Fr. Dave
Fr. Dave Kobak, OFM
Fr. Dave Kobak, OFM, is the pastor of Holy Family parish in Oldenburg, Indiana.
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