United in Prayer - The Discovery of the Cross of Christ in Jerusalem (Maronite Church)

"For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God." - 1 Corinthians 1:18 (NIV)

Blessed are you, Holy Cross, Wood of Life, destroyer of delusion and giver the world’ Salvation. You are the banner of victory in the battle, through You Miraculous Signs were given. You have repealed the sacrifices and fulfilled the mysteries. Through You peace has been given and Joy dwelt among us. Through You The Church was edified and her children were protected. Through You our bodies and our souls are sanctified and purified. Through You our debts are erased and our righteousness are increased. Through You faithful will obtain perfection. Through You faithful are armed. Through You the faithful departed finds Rest. Through You we shelter in the day of Judgment . With You we walk to the dwelling of Eternal life and we render glory to Christ, the word who was crucified on you, and to his father and to the Holy living Spirit now and for ever. Amen