It's not only for Catholics:
In September, the church changes her focus to the End Times and our Lord’s final victory over sin, death and the devil for us on the cross. These themes are reflected in two feasts: Holy Cross Day on Sept. 14 and St. Michael and All Angels on Sept. 29. Both focus not on a moment in Christ’s life or a human saint, but on the accomplishment of Christ’s salvific work.
On Holy Cross Day, the church contemplates the cross on which Jesus died. Christ’s crucifixion happened in real time and space — it is historical reality, not legend. Thus, Christians cherish the cross as the foremost symbol of the faith, prompting prayer and thanksgiving for Christ’s sacrifice.
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