HOMILY FOR THE FEAST OF THE TRIUMPH (EXALTATION) OF THE CROSS (SEPTEMBER 14 2022
Homily for the feast of the Triumph of the Cross (September 14) Numbers 21: 4-9; philippians 2:6-11; John 3:13-17 Dearest brothers and sisters in Christ, today the Holy Mother Church celebrates the feast of the Triumph of the Cross to remind us of the truth of Redemption. The church rejoices today and praises God for all that Jesus obtained for us through the cross. The Responsorial Psalm of today's liturgy of the word tells us : "Never forget the deeds of the Lord" (Psalm 77:7). The deeds of the Lord are Creation, Redemption, Resurrection and Ascension. The Gospel reading of today tells us of God's deed: "For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son, that whomsoever ever believes in him may not perish but have eternal life" (Jn 3:16). The purpose was for the salvation of souls and not the condemnation of the world. It is rather regrettable that many live forgetful of God's deeds. Hence, the celebration of today reminds us of the deed of...