On this is the third Sunday of Lent, sculptor Dominic Zinanni created this cross for the First United Methodist Church of Crystal Lake.

The symbolism on this week’s version is a combination of the delicate and the lighthearted.

The rose is just exquisite.

At least that is what I think most adults would conclude.

On the cross bar are the words,

The smiley face may be designed to catch the attention of kids.

It is located right at the bottom of the cross.

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