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Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross: A divine paradox
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Posted on 09/14/2025 10:29:04 AM PDT by Tench_Coxe

The feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross combines the paschal triduum and Christmas into one big feast. The scene depicted in Exodus demonstrates why humans need salvation. The hymn Paul wrote to the Philippians tells the story of salvation. Jesus' interaction with Nicodemus reveals the mystery of the human vocation.

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Considering in light of events the past week, and the abhorrent comment on social media of: "Where is your God now?"

My thought upon reading that:"Odd, that's the same thing those standing at the foot of the cross said to Christ"

1 posted on 09/14/2025 10:29:04 AM PDT by Tench_Coxe
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To: Tench_Coxe

Very good analogy. Thank you for posting this


2 posted on 09/14/2025 10:36:17 AM PDT by Cronos
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