Gaze lovingly at the crucifix with compassion based on this revelation by St. Gertrude.

After touching a crucifix devoutly, St. Gertrude learned that...

'if anyone only looks at the image of the Cross of Jesus Christ with a holy intention, God reards him with such goodness and mercy that he receives in his soul... an image whih is so agreeable that the whole court of heaven delights therein; and this serves to increase his eternal glory in the life to come in proportion as he has practiced this act of devotion in this life.'