In the seventh century, the Church in Rome adopted the practice of Adoration of the Cross from the Church in Jerusalem, where a fragment of wood believed to be the Lord's cross had been venerated ...
Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy CrossReadings: Numbers 21:4b-9; Psalm 78, R. Do not forget the works of the Lord!; Philippians 2:6-11; Gospel – John 3: 13-17 Today’s special feast is a reminder of ...