The Cross

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“The Cross is a shield against the devil as well as a trophy of victory. It is the seal that the Angel of Death may not touch you (Exodus 12:23), as says Scripture. The Cross is God’s instrument to lift up those who have fallen and to support those still on their feet fighting. It is a crutch for the crippled and a guide for the wayward. It is our constant goal as we advance, the very wellspring of our body and soul. It drives away all evils, annihilates sin and draws down for us abundant goods. This is indeed the seed of the Resurrection and the tree of eternal life.”
~St. John Damascene