O Cross, Our Only Hope

Words: Robert Loretz based on a homily from St. Andrew of Crete
Music: Robert Loretz
This lilting music in the Mixolydian Mode (Mode VII) gives the impression of a ballade or love-song to the Holy Cross. It captures a mood perfect for the feast of the "Triumph of the Cross" (August 14) but can be used at any time to honour the instrument of our salvation and praise our Saviour for opening to us this Tree of Life. The ancient homily from St. Andrew of Crete (a 6th century bishop) that inspired the words is from the office of readings for the Triumph of the Cross.

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