On this day 210 years ago, the US flag flew in triumph over Fort McHenry in Baltimore, and inspired the words of "The Star-Spangled Banner". Even more so is the Cross as a triumph.
Like Jesus said, Moses lifted up a bronze serpent in the desert, which brought healing when God's people went astray. Even more so, when Jesus was lifted up, He reversed the curse of sin and brought Eternal Life to all people.
We now join with all in Heaven, on Earth, and under the Earth confessing Jesus as Lord, the One Who, by the Cross, is exalted. Furthermore, we share in His victory because we have a new way of life now in the Cross.
We share in this triumph with all the saints, like St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, who was canonized this day as the first saint born in the USA. Indeed, the Cross gives us great hope, because through it, God conquered evil in the world and brought us the triumphant victory.
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