The cross was an inspiration that Mother Antonia had years ago.The original one was made by a prisoner. He is now free & continues to make the crosses for the order. It combines the Old & the New Testament - the Star of David & the Cross. The cross consists of 3 nails, one down & two across, representing the nails that held Jesus to the cross & His suffering & destruction of the flesh. The nails are bound together because Jesus was bound. The Hebrew Star the sign of the majesty of David's kingship & the inheritance of his Son, the long awaited Messiah, the King of Kings & Lord of Lords. The Star of David is also to ensure that we never forget the holocaust.The cross is never worn on a chain. It is worn by the Servants on a shoestring, to remind us to untie the shoes of the poor & to wash their feet.

MY CALL TO PRISON

Many years ago, I had a dream. I was a prisoner at Golgotha, “the hill of skulls”. Calvary!

I remember how I looked, the modest dress I wore, the dream images are as clear to me as a familiar photograph. I must have been a Jewess, as I was dressed as one, but I did not know Jesus. And I still recall the terror that jolted me when a Roman guard pronounced my sentence: “Woman, prepare to die—death by crucifixion!” Then he turned his back & walked away.