why is that when they give the sign of the cross why do they kiss their hand?
2006-11-06 03:44:32 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
When they give the sign of the cross, why do they kisss their hand?
2006-11-06 03:45:10 · update #1
The thumb and index finger actually make a cross +, and therefore we show our love of the cross by kissing it!! The other three fingers represent the holy trinity, The Father, The Son, and The Holy Spirit!
2006-11-06 03:49:35 · answer #1 · answered by St. Mike 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cause it's a holy gesture. During the gesture their hands represent the cross, and they kiss the cross to remember the crucifixion. It's part of the custom, and it's holy.
2006-11-06 11:50:37 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it's a sign of respect. Catholics are big on ceremonial kissing. Other Catholics will sometimes kiss the Papal Ring out of respect, and there is one point during the Mass where the priest kisses the altar.
2006-11-06 11:48:02 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
It is like a sign of devotion. Mexicans aren.t the only ones who do it.
2006-11-06 11:47:35 · answer #4 · answered by julie 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They love Christ.
Christ and his sacrifice are precious to them.
2006-11-06 11:45:46 · answer #5 · answered by King 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋