Exaltation of the Cross | Finding Hope in the Empty Tomb | ALIVE! 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time

2025-09-09

This week on Alive, we pause to celebrate the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross (Sept 14). Fr. Meyer shares the powerful story of St. Helen discovering the true cross in 326 AD and reminds us why Christians glorify a symbol of suffering: because the cross only has meaning in light of the empty tomb. Your cross, your suffering, your trials — they are real, they hurt, but they are never the end of the story. Because of the Resurrection, every cross carries hope and redemption.

This week on Alive, we pause to celebrate the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross (Sept 14). Fr. Meyer shares the powerful story of St. Helen discovering the true cross in 326 AD and reminds us why Christians glorify a symbol of suffering: because the cross only has meaning in light of the empty tomb.

Your cross, your suffering, your trials — they are real, they hurt, but they are never the end of the story. Because of the Resurrection, every cross carries hope and redemption.

📖 Gospel Reference: John 3:13–17 (including the beloved John 3:16)

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Gospel Discussion Questions:

24th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Luke 15 :1-10

What is the basic story or content?

What is the good news in this passage?

Do you feel like the lost sheep, the found sheep, or the herd of sheep left behind?

Have you ever seen a lost sheep come home to the faith? Did you rejoice?

Have you ever lost money, your keys, your eyeglasses- did you rejoice when you found them?

Have you ever spent time thinking about the angels rejoicing every time someone goes to confession?

When was the last time you went to confession? Whom do you know in your circle of influence that you should bring with you?

What is one practical way you can live out this passage?