Preview of upcoming book:
And a Cup of Tea:
Reflections of God in the Everyday
by Aimee Morvant

CHEAP CROSSES

Our Theresian newsletter asked us each to bring a crucifix (a cross with Jesus on it) to our March meeting. We spent some time examining and comparing them. Most had never really looked that closely at their crosses were surprised at how many differences there were among them. Some depicted Christ with a crown of thorns, others with a halo. Christ’s eyes were open on some, closed on others. As we discussed the differences, we shared the origins of our crucifixes. Cindy’s had belonged to her father’s family when he was a child. She remarked, “It’s probably a really cheap cross because his family was really poor. They had nothing.” Then she added, “I have no idea why I just said that!”

As we all dissolved into laughter, I thought about how profound her comments were. There is really no such thing as a cheap cross. The only things that cheapen Christ’s cross are our own actions. We cheapen it by not accepting the gift of salvation that He gained for us. We cheapen it by not living in imitation of Him. We cheapen it by not putting God first and foremost in our lives.

The cross of Christ was anything but cheap. It cost Him everything He had to give. And He gave willingly for all of us who were really poor and had nothing.