In making the sign of the cross we are reminded of the Blessed Trinity by the words, "In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit".
The Sign of the Cross is a brief profession of faith in the mystery of the Blessed Trinity. Every time Catholics say the words "In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit", they acknowledge the one God who exists eternally as three divine Persons. The wording is significant because Christians say "name", not "names", affirming that there is one God, not three gods. At the same time, the three Persons are individually named, expressing the distinction between the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. This simple prayer therefore contains one of the deepest truths of the Christian faith. By beginning and ending prayers with these words, Catholics place themselves consciously in the presence of the Triune God and renew the faith received at Baptism. The Sign of the Cross serves as a daily reminder that Christian life begins, continues, and ends in communion with the Blessed Trinity.
Christians are baptised in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. The mystery of the Most Holy Trinity is the central mystery of Christian faith and life. The Christian begins his day, his prayers and activities with the Sign of the Cross.
Matthew 28:19
Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptising them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.
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