The Sign of the Cross is not just what we do before and after a prayer — it is a prayer! St. Bernadette said that if we were to pray this prayer well, we could go to Heaven.

Christians begin their day, activities and prayers with the Sign of the Cross. It strengthens us in temptations and difficulties. Friday, July 11, 2025. A service of EWTN News.

Then my hand reached up and made a sign of the cross on Tib’s forehead. This was not a conscious decision. Being with Tib felt holy, still, I didn’t go about wanting to be with the dying, ...

On Easter Sunday at two local Episcopalian Churches, the cross will be transformed from a symbol of death to a sign of life and bells will ring out during the choruses of alleluias.