VATICAN CITY — The feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross reminds us that the way of Christ and his followers is one of humble surrender, Pope Francis said in his homily on Monday.

In that respect, it’s fitting that the Memorial of Our Lady of Sorrows take place the day after the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, observed annually on Sept. 14.

A Reflection for the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, by Michael O'Brien. ... T-shaped object he hangs upon, the cross is nevertheless at work in our own lives.

Our Lady of Sorrows at the Church of the Holy Cross in Salamanca. | Zarateman via Wikimedia (CC BY-SA 4.0). By Tyler Arnold Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Sep 15, 2023 / 12:21 pm ...

Mama Mary, despite being hailed as the Mother of Christ, was not exempt from sorrows. Even before she was born, the priest Simeon predicted a sword piercing Mary’s soul in Luke 2:34-35: “This ...

The feasts of Our Lady of Sorrows and of the Holy Crucifix will be celebrated at St Dominic parish church, Valletta, on Sunday and Monday respectively. On Sunday, parish priest Michael Camilleri ...

The fundamental paradox of Christianity is the Cross. A reading for the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, Philippians 2:6-11, reveals the outlines of this paradox.This passage, known as ...

Celebrating the Feast of St. Joseph brought family and friends together March 14 at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in Homewood. Approximately 150 people attended the event in advance of the ...

This September 15 Feast focuses on Mama Mary’s intense suffering and grief during the Passion and death of Our Lord. Mama Mary’s sorrows are referred to in Luke 2:35 and John 19:26-27. Mama ...