CCC 617

The Council of Trent emphasizes the unique character of Christ's sacrifice as "the source of eternal salvation"⁴⁴⁹ Heb 5:9. and teaches that "his most holy Passion on the wood of the cross merited justification for us."⁴⁵⁰ Council of Trent: DS 1529DS — Denzinger–Schönmetzer (Enchiridion Symbolorum). and the Church venerates his cross as she sings: "Hail, O Cross, our only hope."⁴⁵¹ LH, Lent, Holy Week, Evening Prayer, Hymn Vexilla Regis.