Saints LightThe Sign of the Cross
Christians have traced the cross on themselves since at least the second century. It opens and closes every prayer, professes the Trinity and the Cross in one gesture, and recalls the words of your Baptism.
The prayer
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Amen.
In Latin
In nomine Patris, et Filii, et Spiritus Sancti. Amen.
Pray it this week
This week, make the Sign of the Cross slowly and on purpose the moment you wake, before each meal, and as you lie down to sleep.
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