Short story

[Dark_Lite]

of how I came to Catholicism.

I was (and am being?) raised Methodist, but I changed to Agnosticism when I heard the "arguements" that prove God (which they don't, they still don't really make much sense). For the past few years I have been perfectly happy as an Agnostic. In the past few months I had felt a "spiritual pulling" to put it simply. I tried a few religions (Baha'i being one). Each one felt pretty empty. However, after going to a Mass I convinced myself that Catholicism is right. I feel God in any church I go to, but the Catholic one felt "different." More... right I guess.

That's it I guess.

But.. question: When do you make the sign of the cross besides the obvious or prescribed times? Is it normal to do it before a prayer?

 

[Filia Mariae]

Hi Dark Lite,

Welcome Home! That presence you felt is the Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist, kept in the Tabernacle.

The sign of the cross is frequently used before and after a prayer. We also cross ourselves using holy water upon entering a church. This is to remind us of our baptism. You are welcome to bless yourself with the holy water when you enter a Catholic church.

 

[KennySe]

Dark Lite,
welcome.

Yes, it is normal to make the Sing of the Cross before prayers.

In fact, the Sign of the Cross is a prayer.

 

[Veritas]

Welcome DL

Actually, you can cross yourself anytime you feel like it, especially before a test, driving in a snow storm or jumping off a diving board. Have you ever noticed how athletes will cross themselves before hitting the ball, or after scoring a point? It's a great witness to your faith and it's as old as the first century when Christians were being throw to the lions. I thank God He is showing you the way to Him.

 

[Debi1967]

Hello Dark Lite
Welcome Home Boy that was a fast turn around I was just talking to you the other day and you still had the other icon by your name. I am glad to see that you have taken on a new way of looking at it.
If you should ever need me PM me.
Debi

 

[Amandine]

Hi Dark_lite! I remembered you answering my questions in the NCS forum about Baha'i and was curious about your current spirituality. I feel much like you do, that somehow in a Catholic (and a little bit lesser extent, Orthodox) church I feel more at home. No matter what reasoning pulls me to or away from the Church, I always feel drawn here.
-Catherine

 

[thereselittleflower]

Dark lite

This is so wonderful to hear, and how the Holy Spirit can turn someone's heart around so quickly . .

As far as the sign of the cross, you can make it any time . . when you make the sign of the cross, you are blessing yourself . . you can bless yourself at any time and this is a very good thing to do.

Welcome home!


Peace in Him!

 

[Aaron-Aggie]

 

[KC Catholic]

Welcome!

 

[ej]

When I was a kid, I used to be embarassed about the sign of the cross, and do a really tiny one, or not do it at all if I could help it. I thought it felt silly.

Now, it really helps me, and I love it.


Welcome, btw... look forward to seeing you around