As Catholics, we make the Sign of the Cross every time we pray. But do you know what it means? It is a very powerful symbol of our Catholic faith!
Saint Anthony the Abbot said, “The illusions of this world soon vanish, especially if a man arms himself with the Sign of the Cross. The devils tremble at the Sign of the Cross of Our Lord, by which He triumphed over and disarmed them.”
In a viral video published by Ascension Presents, Father Mike Schmitz breaks down the three symbols hidden in the Sign of the Cross and what they mean.
Father Mike Schmitz explains the Sign of the Cross as a symbol of the Holy Trinity, the Cross of Jesus Christ, and the purpose of human life:1) The Holy Trinity
“As Roman Catholics, the way we trace the Sign of the Cross, there are three meanings behind this. The first is it’s the Holy Trinity, right? The deepest mystery of the Christian faith, the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—that we believe that God is one but three divine persons,” Father Mike explains.
2) The Cross of Jesus Christ
“Secondly, we recognize that when we trace the Sign of the Cross on ourselves, we trace the
