The collect for today, Holy Cross Day, from The Book of Common Prayer (Canadian, 1962):
O BLESSED Saviour, who by thy cross and passion hast given life unto the world: Grant that we thy servants may be given grace to take up the cross and follow thee through life and death; whom with the Father and the Holy Spirit we worship and glorify, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
With the Epistle and Gospel of Passion Sunday:
The Epistle: Hebrews 9:11-15
The Gospel: St. Matthew 20:20-28
Artwork: Circle of Raphael, The Vision of the Cross, 1520-24. Fresco, Apostolic Palace, Raphael’s Rooms, Vatican.