The Crucifix and Mormons

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This topic has probably been presented many times here. I want to present it again if you don’t mind.
I showed my LDS sister some of the crosses I have been making here in Northern Utah.
One of them has the Scriptures about it and its message.

When she saw those scriptures on the Crucifix she said “oh all the scriptures on the death of Christ. why do you present that?”

Discernment told me not to go there with her, at least not on that day for many reasons. But at the same time I have many brothers and sisters who may want to go there.

I feel as if the Cross, the Crucifix is the greatest tool we can put forth to the LDS when they come knocking on our doors. Yes its great to meditate on the Resurrected Christ but the pain and suffering to get to it needs to also be meditated on, it needs to be discussed well.

I hope this turns out to be a good discussion. Lately it has become front and center to me.

When this thread is close to 100 replies, if it makes it past 1 post at least… I will give a free Crucifix to one who deserves it…about a $100 dollar value if you can place a monetary price on it. More like Billions, and that would still be to shallow.
I will need the Address of your Church or Ward to mail it if you want to remain anonymous

God Bless
Rich
www.utahmission@aol.com
www.chooseyourcross.com
 
A crucifix reminds you of the price Jesus paid for your sins. Seeing Jesus on the cross reminds you that no matter what, you are loved and loved without condition.

A crucifix also reminds you that no matter what you are going through in your life, no matter how much you think you are suffering. Nothing compares to the suffering that Jesus had on that day.

You are reminded that despite being beaten and crowned with thorns, Jesus still picked up His cross. He embraced His cross and carried it, even though He knew what awaited Him at the top of that hill. He knew what God willed Him to do.

These days it’s hard to imagine anyone that would do what Jesus did. Let alone do it for the sake of someone else.

God transcends time. So in some mysterious way, Jesus is sacrificing Himself for us right now, this very instant. So when you look at that crucifix, don’t look at it like a history book. Look at it as if it’s happening right there in front of you. Feel the pain Jesus endured for your sake. If you can grasp the concept of what He has done for you, you can learn to appreciate His sacrifice. Only then can you desire to live the life God has chosen for you, if for no other reason, then in Thanksgiving to your Lord and Savior.
 
There are Catholic Churches that don’t have a crucifix in the Sanctuary any more. It is so sad. 😦
 
Is it in the sanctuary though? I think that Rome requures a crucifix in the sanctuary.
 
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