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Why do Catholics Make the Sign of the Cross
Why Do Catholics Make the Sign of the Cross? We do it before Mass. We do it before prayer and meals. We may even do it when we're frightened, grieving, or simply don't know what else to pray. But have you ever stopped to think about what the Sign of the Cross actually means? In Episode 2 of The Hidden Meanings Behind Catholic Traditions, we slow down one of the most familiar gestures of our Catholic faith and discover just how much is contained within it. When we say, “In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit,” we proclaim the Trinity. And as we trace the Cross over…
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