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CRUX DECUSSATA
An X-shaped cross of St. Andrew or St. Patrick (389-461).
See Also: ST. ANDREW'S CROSS
Today’s first reading and Gospel draw a parallel between Joseph, sold into slavery by his brothers and Jesus, the well-beloved Son of the Father, put to death by the religious leaders of the Jews. Together with the prediction of the passion there is here the condemnation of the wicked servants of God whose proud…
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