September 14, 2025 - Bible Readings

In this video, we reflect on the three powerful Bible readings for September 14, the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross (Holy Cross Day). 1️⃣ First Reading – Numbers 21:4–9 The story of the Israelites in the wilderness, the fiery serpents, and the bronze serpent lifted up by Moses — a sign of both God’s judgment and mercy. 2️⃣ Second Reading – Philippians 2:6–11 Saint Paul’s famous “Christ Hymn,” showing Jesus’ humility, His obedience to death on a cross, and His exaltation as Lord of all. 3️⃣ Gospel – John 3:13–17 Jesus explains to Nicodemus the mystery of salvation: “As Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, so must the Son of Man be lifted up … For God so loved the world that He gave His only Son.” ✨ Together, these readings point us to the heart of the Gospel — the Cross as the greatest sign of God’s love, mercy, and salvation. 🙏 May this reflection deepen your faith and inspire you to look to Christ, who was lifted up for us, so that we may have eternal life. 📌 Keywords / Tags Bible readings September 14, Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, Holy Cross Day reflection, Numbers 21 fiery serpents, Philippians 2 Christ Hymn, John 3:16 explained, Catholic Mass readings, Gospel reflection, Bible study, Christian YouTube, scripture meditation, homily September 14, daily readings Catholic, Exaltation of the Holy Cross meaning, Jesus and Nicodemus John 3 Hashtags: #BibleReadings #HolyCrossDay #John316 #CatholicFaith #ChristianReflection #ExaltationOfTheHolyCross