“We adore you, O Christ, and we bless you, because by your holy Cross you have redeemed the world.”

Jesus said:  “Father, forgive them; they do not know what they are doing.”  Lk 23:34

Remember….

…those who find themselves trapped in difficult situations and see no way out

“We adore you, O Christ, and we bless you, because by your holy Cross you have redeemed the world.”

Jesus said:  “It is accomplished – and bowing his head he gave up his spirit.”  Jn 19:30

Remember….

…the lonely…the dying…those who have no one to be with in their final hours of life’s journey

“We adore you, O Christ, and we bless you, because by your holy Cross you have redeemed the world.”

Jesus said:  “The one who stands firm to the end will be saved.”  Mt 10:22

Remember….

…those mourning the loss of loved ones …those longing for consolation

“We adore you, O Christ, and we bless you, because by your holy Cross you have redeemed the world.”

Jesus said:  “I tell you, most solemnly, unless a wheat grain falls on the ground and dies, it remains only a single grain; but if it dies, it yields a rich harvest.”  Jn 12:24

Remember….

…those facing death without hope of eternal life …those who will die unexpectedly

“We adore you, O Christ, and we bless you, because by your holy Cross you have redeemed the world.”

The Angel said:  “He is not here; He is risen.  Remember what he told you when he was still in Galilee.”  Lk 24:6

Remember….

…those who believe in the Resurrection and give witness to it daily