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The liturgy is absolutely fundamental to Christianity: the New Testament shows the Church as a worshipping community, gathering for the adoration of God, the climax of which is the Eucharist. The liturgy is not a man-made add-on to the faith: it is of its essence, and its feasts are major signposts for the Christian and for the Church. This feast, celebrated on 14 September, was established to commemorate how, in 628, Emperor Heraclius recaptured the Cross which the Persians had stolen in 614. On this day we also commemorate the finding of the Cross by St Helena in 326, and the subsequent dedication of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. It is therefore an occasion to remember in prayer four matters: the Holy Cross itself and all that occurred in relation to it, namely, the ... Read More click on photo
