Dear Lord,

The cross is the hope of Christians
The cross is the resurrection of the dead
The cross is the way of the lost
The cross is the saviour of the lost
The cross is the staff of the lame
The cross is the strength of the weak
The cross is the doctor of the sick
The cross is the aim of the priests
The cross is the hope of the hopeless
The cross is the freedom of the slaves
The cross is the power of the kings
The cross is the water of the weeds
The cross is the consolation of the bondmen
The cross is the source of those who seek water
The cross is the cloth of the naked
We thank you, Father, for the cross

Amen