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May I never boast
except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, |
| Galatians 6:14 |
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With the cross,
we are freed from the restraint of the enemy,
and we clutch on to the strength of salvation.
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St. Theodorus the Estudite, 8th century
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The cross is the power of God.
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| 1 Corinthians 1:18 |
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The cross, used to denote punishment,
has now become a source of innumerable blessings.
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St. John Chrysostom, 4th century
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Far be it from me to glory
in anything except in the cross of Jesus Christ. |
| Galatians 6:14 |
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The cross will be for us, as it was for Christ,
proof of the greatest love.
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St. Teresa of Calcutta, 20th century
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To us who are being saved
the cross is the power of God. |
| 1 Corinthians 1:18 |
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Crosses release us from this world,
and by doing so, bind us to God.
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Bl. Charles de Foucauld, 20th century
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Whoever does not bear his own cross
and come after me, cannot be my disciple. |
| Jesus; Luke 14:27 |
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However much we do to avoid them,
we shall never lack crosses in this life
if we are in the ranks of the Crucified.
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St. Teresa of Avila, 16th century
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| Take up your cross and follow me. |
| Jesus; Mt. 16:24 |
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Without the burden of afflictions
it is impossible to reach the height of grace.
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St. Rose of Lima, 17th century
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| Christ suffered for you. |
| 1 Peter 2:21 |
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There is no cross to bear
that Christ has not already borne for us,
and does not now bear with us.
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St. John Paul II, 20th century
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To those who are being saved,
the cross is the power of God. |
| cf. 1 Corinthians 1:18 |
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The cross has delivered us from error,
enlightened our darkness, and reconciled us to God.
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St. John Chrysostom, 4th century
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