Exaltation of the Holy Cross: Bronze Serpent, St. Leo the Great, and the Power of the Cross

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In this Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross (Sept 14), we journey from the bronze serpent in Numbers 21 to Pope St. Leo the Great’s luminous homily, and through Christian history with Constantine’s vision, St. Helena’s discovery of the True Cross, and the return of the Relic to Jerusalem. This reflection explains why God allows suffering, how the Cross transforms shame into glory, and why looking to Christ “lifted up” heals us from the poison of sin. We also recall the Cross’s power in the life of the Church—from St. Benedict to Constantine—and what it means for us to carry our own crosses with humility and faith. Chapters below to jump to Numbers 21, St. Leo’s homily, Constantine & St. Helena, and more. If this blessed you, please like, share, and subscribe. Leave your prayer intentions in the comments—we’re praying for you! Scripture & sources mentioned: Numbers 21:4–9 (Bronze Serpent) John 3:14–17 (Christ lifted up) Divine Office: Homily of Pope St. Leo the Great on the Cross Historical notes on Constantine, St. Helena, the True Cross, and its veneration 📌 Prayer: “We adore You, O Christ, and we bless You, because by Your Holy Cross You have redeemed the world.” Video chapters 00:00 Intro & Feast overview 00:20 Numbers 21 — Complaints, fiery serpents, and the bronze serpent 02:20 Why God allows suffering: a call to return to Him 04:24 The Cross prefigured: looking to Christ lifted up 05:20 Divine Office — Pope St. Leo the Great on the glory of the Cross 09:50 The power of the Sign of the Cross in Christian life 10:30 St. Benedict & the shattered cup (poison exposed) 11:10 Constantine’s vision: “By this sign you will conquer” 11:55 St. Helena and finding the True Cross 12:45 The Cross carried back to Calvary; humility before the holy 14:40 Relics of the True Cross & later history 15:55 Our Lady and the Cross (Octave of Mary’s Nativity) 16:40 The Cross as our badge, uniform, and path to heaven 17:45 Closing prayer & blessing Please remember to say 3 Hail Marys for the priest 🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴 Support Catholic Businesses here - https://sensusfidelium.com/catholic-businesses/ Sensus Fidelium Press - https://sensusfideliumpress.com/ Sensus Fidelium Apps - https://sensusfidelium.tv/ Support Sensus Fidelium - https://sensusfidelium.com/donate-support/ 🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴 #ExaltationOfTheHolyCross #HolyCross #TrueCross #Catholic #Christianity #Homily #Sermon #DivineOffice #Numbers21 #BronzeSerpent #StLeoTheGreat #Constantine #StHelena #Heraclius #Saladin #Suffering #Atonement #SpiritualWarfare #TraditionalLatinMass #CatholicFeastDay

Topics

• Holiness
• Jesus Christ