The Sign of the Cross
The prayer
In the name of the Father,
and of the Son,
and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
About The Sign of the Cross
Sign of the Cross is one of the traditional prayers of the Catholic Church. You can pray it on its own, as part of the Rosary or other devotions, or whenever you want to lift your heart to God. The full text is above — read it slowly, and let the words become your own.
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