Exclusive! Why Roman Catholic Make The Sign Of The Cross
Some may make the sign as they drive past a cemetery as a quick prayer for the dead who are buried there. If you are part of the Latin Rite it is traditional to bless yourself when you walk into a church. Pin On Crosses We shouldnt rush through it on the way to the next prayer. Why roman catholic make the sign of the cross . Conservative reformed and evangelical theologian James Doug Wilson is a pastor at Christ Church in Moscow Idaho a faculty member at New Saint Andrews College and author and speaker. The act of Placing the cross on oneself is a request for a blessing from God. The sign of the cross is used in several Christian traditions but it is most prominent in Catholic and Orthodox tradition. Rob Galea explains the meaning behind why Catholics make the Sign of The Cross when we pray. Historically the sign has also been viewed as representing the trinity. After moving from top to bottom they move from left to right. In the name of the Father and of the Son ...