The Jeff Cavins Show (Your Catholic Bible Study Podcast) Why Wear a Crucifix?
Aug 1, 2025
Discover the difference between a cross and a crucifix, and why wearing the latter holds profound spiritual significance. Personal anecdotes highlight the value of these symbols in deepening one's faith journey. Reflect on suffering and true love, and how these themes resonate in daily life. The episode encourages sharing insights with loved ones while embracing faith, concluding with a heartfelt prayer. Tune in for an enlightening discussion on the crucifix's role in authentic discipleship and daily interactions!
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Prayer at Perkins Restaurant
- Jeff Cavins shared a personal story of praying with a young woman at a restaurant who later had a cross made for him to thank him.
- This cross serves as a powerful reminder of faith and the impact of sharing Christ with others.
Cross Symbolizes Daily Discipleship
- Wearing a cross reminds believers to take up their cross daily, denying themselves and following Jesus actively.
- This daily commitment signifies dying to oneself and living alive in Christ, not just symbolic but real discipleship.
Crucifix Represents True Love
- A crucifix depicts Jesus on the cross, pointing not to defeat but to the victory won by his sacrifice.
- It reminds believers of true love, where Jesus laid down his life rather than expressing love through grand gestures.