The Old Rugged Cross

At mass yesterday, I had a truly amazing spiritual experience. Because this weekend is "The Exultation of the Holy Cross," one of the hymns chosen by our cantor was "The Old Rugged Cross" a hymn used more frequently in a protestant church rather than a catholic service. As we sang, I was overcome with emotion. I saw myself standing by my father in the Zion Congregational Church in Manvel and heard him singing the hymn. The tears came down my cheeks.