There is no light in the planet but that which proceeds from the Sun; and there is no true love to Jesus in the heart but that which comes from Jesus Himself. From this inexhaustible fountain of the infinite love of God, all our love to God must spring.
The exaltation of the Cross is an unbearable language in the eyes of an unbeliever but for the one who believes, it is the treasure-house and the road that leads to eternal life. Ordinarily, it is a cup of suffering but to the one who takes the path in faith, it is dusted with the celestial gold. Every page of the gospels is paved with hard teachings and only with the inner eyes of faith can we see the eternal reward that lies ahead in the glory of the celestial home.

The Good News in all its teachings, offers life and love-eternal life and selfless sacrificial love. To choose to follow them will grant us peace the world cannot offer and joy that knows no end. By Christ’s death, the cross has become a crucifix upon which anyone who looks upon the Him and follow in His way, we receive the crown of eternal glory. It is only in this choice can we be raised to life and exalted in the Risen Christ. Although, It could become common and we may get tired and starts to complain but it is call that only the patient one can endure till the end. We adore the cross but essentially we must carry it all through our lives, for when we see it as a decoration or a year feast then we miss its daily impart.

“In the Cross is salvation;
in the Cross is life;
in the Cross is protection against our enemies;
in the Cross is infusion of heavenly sweetness;
in the Cross is strength of mind;
in the Cross is joy of spirit;
in the Cross is excellence of virtue;
in the Cross is perfection of holiness.
There is no salvation of soul,
nor hope of eternal life,
save in the Cross.”

Fr. Thomas à Kempis, The inner life.

We adore you o Christ and praise you. Because by your holy cross, you have redeemed the world.