The Cross

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  Word of God  
 
Whoever wishes to come after me
must deny himself,
take up his cross and follow me.
Jesus; Matthew 16:24
 


The cross is the gift God makes to his friends.

 
St. John Vianney, 19th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
Jesus endured the cross,
despising the shame.
Hebrews 12:2
 


How marvelous the power of the cross,
how great beyond all telling, the glory of the Passion;
the condemnation of the world,
the supremacy of Christ crucified.

 
St. Leo the Great, 5th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
If any one serves me,
he must follow me.
Jesus; John 12:26
 


Without the cross
we can find no road to climb to heaven.

 
St. Rose of Lima, 17th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
The cross is the power of God.
1 Corinthians 1:18
 


The cross is our sword against the demons,
our sword against sin,
and the sword Christ used to pierce the serpent.

 
St. John Chrysostom, 4th century

 

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