Day 256: 9/14/11- Make a Cross for Holy Cross Day

Day 256: 9/14/11
New Thing: Make a Cross for Holy Cross Day         

Inspiration: Holy Cross Day, Making Crosses by Ellen Morris Prewitt          
Cost: $7.50 (for the book)
Time: About 20 minuets                                 
Bottom Line: A tangible way to glorify the cross.

Reflection: Today is the Feast of the Holy Cross, otherwise known as Holy Cross Day. On this day, we meditate on the Glory of the Cross and the sacrifice that Jesus made for us. I thought it would be the perfect day to try out the book Making Crosses: A Creative Connection to God. This book contains a series of meditations that help guide you through making a cross as an artistic form of prayer. Mine was a very simple cross made up of two sticks I found on a walk around my house and a bit of yarn. Spending time making a cross was a very tangible way to stay focused on this instrument of salvation. Here is the Holy Cross Day prayer:

Almighty God, whose Son our Savior Jesus Christ was lifted high upon the cross that he might draw the whole world to himself: Mercifully grant that we, who glory in the mystery of our redemption, may have grace to take up our cross and follow him; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, in glory everlasting.