John 3:13-17
And no man hath ascended into heaven, but he that descended from heaven, the Son of man who is in heaven. And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the desert, so must the Son of man be lifted up: That whosoever believeth in him may not perish, but may have life everlasting. For God so loved the world, as to give his only begotten Son: that whosoever believeth in him may not perish, but may have life everlasting. For God sent not his Son into the world, to judge the world: but that the world may be saved by him.
On the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, Jesus reveals that His sacrifice is the supreme sign of God’s love. The Cross, once a symbol of suffering and shame, becomes the source of salvation and hope. Through Christ’s self-giving love, humanity is offered redemption and eternal life. This feast invites us to look upon the Cross not with fear but with gratitude. It reminds us that God can bring life, healing, and victory even from suffering.