How often are we overwhelmed by pain and suffering? How often do we find ourselves flinching in the face of pain in the lives of others and even in our own lives?

The Cross of Christ, and the Passion of Jesus, offers us grace and courage in approaching pain and suffering. Through the Cross we are given strength to face all the trials that come our way.

Today is the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross

For the Daily Readings, see the USCCB.