The stone
crosses are unique since these are only found in front of the old homes in Tayabas, and used to 'purify' visitors before going inside these houses.
In due course, one of the largest
crosses of all arrived, a gift from the Holy Father, and it was his cross that our small group of pilgrims watched being put so reverently in place.
West Germany averaged 21
crosses a match while allowing 12.
In this way, every one of our
crosses can become a moment of grace, a seedling of the tree of life.
I assume this was Kazmirierz Switon, who began the "campaign
crosses" in mid-August 1998.
Despite the decision to have their
crosses removed, the group wishes to continue to use the property for their Sunday morning services.
Some
crosses portray the anguish of Jesus in unflinching detail, reminding us that God is no stranger to our suffering; while others hold the deceased Christ, eyes closed and head bowed, a silent witness to the beautiful words of John's gospel: "For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that whoever believes in him might not perish but have eternal life" (John 3:16).
The dispute began when Polish nationalist leader Kazimierz Switon initiated "Action
Crosses" in early August.
I thought of these high
crosses recently as I spoke with a newly widowed 85-year-old man.
Peter Klein, illustrates 70 different styles of
crosses used in Christian iconography.
