by
Bert Ghezzi '69Ph.D. (Loyola Press)
Making the sign of the cross is actually a powerful and multilayered
prayer. After the author explains the symbol's history and how
it engages the Holy Spirit, he discusses how Catholics can utilize
this ancient sign in their daily life. Using scripture, church
teaching and his own prayer life, Ghezzi describes how the sign
offers an opening to God, a renewal of baptism, a mark of discipleship,
an acceptance of suffering, a defense against the devil and a
victory over self-indulgence.
(May 2004)
