It's traditional for Catholics to make the 'small sign of the cross' when the Gospel reading is announced. A small sign of the cross is made with one's right thumb, tracing a small cross on one's forehead, then lips, then heart. One is to think something like: Lord, open my mind to your teaching, my lips to proclaim the Good News and my heart to welcome you. Today was the first time I ever saw my husband make this sign. The RCIA class is working and his Catholic self is emerging. I noticed the small signs.
15 years ago
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