About Cross of Our Lord Jesus Christ Ministries in Groom, Texas:
What originally was going to be a large spiritual billboard, transformed into a 19-story, 2 ½ million pound, steel cross. Construction of the cross frame was completed in two shops in Pampa, Texas. It took eight months for the cross to be built, and more than 100 welders worked on it. After much prayer and planning the Cross was erected in July of 1995. Since then, Cross Ministries has grown tremendously.
Starting with the Cross and a small building for greeting visitors, the grounds now has over a dozen life-sized bronze sculptures that portray Jesus’ journey to the cross. There is also a replica of the Shroud of Turin, the Empty Tomb, an Abortion Memorial, a bronze sculpture of St. Michael the Archangel, and The Ten Commandments. We’ve also moved from the little building to a much larger building, which houses our Divine Mercy Fountain, Gift Shop and Restrooms, Reception Room, Offices and Counseling Center, and Theater.
Each year, 10 million people from every tongue and nation drive by the Cross in Groom, Texas. Some people stop and some keep on driving. Regardless if they come by or not, the 19-story Cross is always seen and it makes people think about Jesus Christ – even if only for a minute.
Cross Ministries is not sponsored by any church or denomination; but as you can see, it definitely is Catholic.
There are many current exhibits at Cross Ministries, here are just a few:
190 ft. Steel Cross – illuminated at night to represent the Resurrection, Life Size Bronze Sculptures that depict the Passion of Our Lord, Empty Tomb that portrays the Resurrection,
Exact Replica of the Shroud of Turin with video, Bronze Plaques featuring both Old and New Testament Scripture. Memorial for the Innocent Unborn, Ten Commandments Monument on authentic Mt. Sinai Marble, Bronze Saint Michael Statue, Last Supper in Life Size Bronze
In addition there is the Divine Mercy Fountain…a place for contemplation. And there is the Divine Mercy Gift Shop, Divine Mercy Theater, and the Divine Mercy Reception Gallery, featuring paintings of the Apostles by Texas Artist Kenneth Wyatt.
Finding Cross of Our Lord Jesus Christ Ministries in Groom, Texas:
Groom is located in the Texas Panhandle about 45 miles east of Amarillo. You can take exit #112 off I-40 to find Cross of Our Lord Jesus Christ Ministries. The grounds at Cross Ministries are open 24/7, and they encourage everyone to come and see this incredible place.
Address: Interstate 40, Exit 112 / County Rd 2, Groom, TX
Tel: +1 (806) 248-9006
Email: info.crossministries@gmail.com
Click here for the official website of Cross of Our Lord Jesus Christ Ministries in Groom, Texas.