a sign that each one of us can wear
as a habit
a presence
a gift received and offered
as communion
as a reminder
Not too big
We can wear it in a secularised and multi-religious world
Not triumphalist
The upper vertical is longer: "I have offered all to God".
The body in an attitude of gift can
recall our motto
At the same time dead and risen
Emphasises a sign of hope
It could be from any of the races in
our world
Hollowed into the cross, it can signify kenosis selflessness
an aspect of mystery in which our identity is rooted
Wearing the cross around the neck has
another meaning than using a pin.
"Put on Christ." Romans 13, 14
It is cast in bronze; this alloy of
brass and pewter, simple and resistant
Which has a warm profound appearance
Which has a visible weight
Already slighty patined doesn't change,
Doesn't spot.
The fastener is separate from the cross
This cross is not jewelry
"Scandal for the Jews foolishness for pagans power of God
and wisdom of God for those who are called."
1Co 1:23-24
