Above the altar hangs the crucifix. To behold the image of Jesus hanging on the cross is to recognize the greatest event in history ... It is to remember how incapable we are of fully appreciating what his infinite love is—and how infinitely fortunate we are to know such love.

There is no Resurrection without the Crucifixion. Jesus suffered and died—was crucified for us. He paid for our sins and redeemed us by his sacrificial death.

Jesus told his disciples we must deny ourselves, take up our cross, and follow him (Matt.16:24-27). The crucifix is a reminder of his sacrifice ... a reminder that we too must make sacrifices in our lives to serve others and glorify God!