Feast of the Exaltation of the Cross
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Num 21, 4-9; Ps 77; Jn 3, 13-17 “For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him may not perish but may have eternal life.” (John 3, 16) |

The San Damiano Crucifix (Church of St Clare in Assisi, Italy)
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“Let us turn our gaze towards the crucifix in every difficult moment, and that gaze will change our heart.” |
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For prayer : 祈りのために Before the crucifix in my prayer space or in a church, I place myself in the presence of the Lord who is there waiting for me. Ask for the grace to understand a little bit better why Jesus had to suffer on the cross. Speak to him from your heart. |












