2006-07-02 16:11:07 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Other - Arts & Humanities
The sign of the cross invokes the Holy Trinity, to whom prayers are directed. i.e. In the Name of The Father, The Son and The Holy Spirit I ask that my prayer is heard and answered. The sign is done before and after a prayer or service.
2006-07-02 16:22:24 · answer #1 · answered by alfmacken 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This is typically Catholic, and crossing themselves symbolizes the Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Some do it at the beginning of a prayer, most do it at the end, as a sign of respect, and a plea that the Holy Trinity will hear their prayer.
2006-07-02 16:16:57 · answer #2 · answered by old lady 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the cross sybolizes Tamuz for one (ancient Babylonian goddess), but I doubt it's got anything to do with the prayers of whom you speak. I belive it is for protection and for a certainty that your prayer is received by the right being.
2006-07-02 16:17:42 · answer #3 · answered by anton t 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
it symbolize the father, son and holy ghost. we make it at the beginning of a pray and at the end of a pray. it is the respect that we have for god. he is our father and we respect him. to thank him for all that we have.
2006-07-07 11:50:45 · answer #4 · answered by zoe j 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
respect to the trinity father, son and holy spirit
2006-07-02 16:20:46 · answer #5 · answered by ssdesv 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
only catholics do it. you might of heard them say while doing it " in the name of the father and of the son and of the holy ghost/spirit". thats what it means. its some sort of tradition.
2006-07-02 16:16:00 · answer #6 · answered by txbaby 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Beats me
2006-07-02 16:14:35 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
father, son and holy spirit
2006-07-02 16:14:04 · answer #8 · answered by PhD from my dog 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It repersents a cross...
2006-07-02 16:15:15 · answer #9 · answered by mollythemoocha 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well as jesus was nailed to the CROSS....
2006-07-02 16:15:38 · answer #10 · answered by morgy8755 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋