When the Bishop of Madison visited here a few weeks ago, he said something simple that I found very important. He reminded us that whenever we make the sign of the cross, we are making the statement that whatever we are doing or are about to do, we are doing in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. I have been trying to consciously think about this whenever I make this prayer.
When I realize I am doing something in the name of God, or for the sake of God, or in the place of God, however you word it, I want to do it to the best of my ability, and in a loving manner. Just a few minutes ago I was walking out of the chapel, and I crossed myself with holy water. I realized I was leaving the chapel in the name of the Trinity, and I resolved to do so with the intention of glorifying God.
I think it would be awesome if whenever we made the sign of the cross we realized this and acted in the manner it entails. We could be driving in the name of God, or studying in the name of God, or playing basketball in the name of God...anything. When we consciously think this, and order all our actions in the most loving way, we become more like Jesus. This is the goal, right - it should be!
St. Therese of Lisieux, pray for us!
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