The symbolism of the cross.
The cross is the greatest symbol of love there is. And yet, for others it is an object of immense hate. First of all, Jesus humbled himself and allowed himself to be fastened to the cross to pay the debt of our sins. The cross is the true altar of sacrifice. All Catholic altars in the churches are in fact a symbol of the cross. The cross also represents the weight of our sins from the beginning to the end of time. And yet, Jesus carried this weight to the top of Calvary and then was crucified on it. It is truly the symbol of the infinite love of God for us. Satan hates the cross with a burning hatred because it takes away much of his power. As Thomas Aquinas wrote if you would know how much you are worth a look at the cross. The crucifixion the cross paid the debts of all of our sins and makes each and every soul infinitely valuable. I apologize that I'm not very good at expressing myself but my love of God and of the cross is immense. The cross also is a symbol of our responsibilities in life. God created us and when we all fell from grace. He took upon himself the responsibility to pay our debts. How much should you love him for this? And how much should you give yourself to him?