‘The banners of the king go ahead of us, the mystery of the cross shines out.’[1]The king is Jesus Christ. His banners, which we follow, bear his cross. Our life can be understood as a procession led by the cross, which is always in sight. The king directs his followers through their history. He guides me along the right path [2]. We do not always manage to keep our attention on him. However, his cross is inescapable. The flags of the king, waving in front of us,...