Matthew Warner on the Sign of the Cross

"I love simple prayers. They are versatile, so they can be used at almost any time and for any reason. They are also short, meaning you always have time for them.

"Some prayers you just say in your heart. Some you also speak out loud or sing. Others still are sacramental, becoming visible signs of something deeper.

"Making and praying the 'Sign of the Cross' is one such prayer. As a Catholic, I grew up making the sign of the cross before and after prayers, upon entering and leaving churches, etc. But I always took this profound and simple prayer for granted, quickly throwing it in and treating it as a trivial formality.

"But over the years I’ve grown to appreciate it, and therefore benefit from it, much more. . . ."

In a recent commentary, writer Matthew Warner reflected on the prayer that the Sign of the Cross is.

To access Matt's complete post, please visit:

The Radical Life: The Great Story of the “Sign of the Cross” (14 AUG 14)