I was brought up Roman Catholic, now "Lutheran" in . . . name.
It means:
"In the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy ghost." meant to be said to complement a priest making the sign of the cross, usually. Each touch of the hand represents Christs wound locations on the cross. Forehead(thorns), chest(heart, spear), Left and Right sides for hands pierced by nails. anyway, that is what I recall. . . ?!@
I think we can unite in prayer for the President to seek to honor God… first. It is a hard thing to learn humility, I hope we (and our leaders) will rediscover its virtues.
Gloria, that just shows how courageous YOU are compared to most. Even I do not do so in "public"-- only in church-- the Lutheran one!. . . and virtually no one else does. Still, that does not take near the courage as your practice. Inspiring.
I read last night, Vance is Roman Catholic, Joined the church as an adult, (like me in 2004) was Baptised and given first communion and confirmed in 2019. I read last night, his wife Usa (sp?) remained Hindu. IMHO and limited knowledge, but some, of Hindu, there are similarities with Catholic Christian way of life.
Really?! maybe interesting to hear details of such. I just can't imagine. One thing though, could be the long traditions over centuries, regardless of similarities. . .
Pretty sure Vance did. I just double checked…and he did.
he also made the sign of the cross at one point. . .
It is, I believe, the symbolic way of saying, 'Glory be to the Father, to the Son and to the Holy Spirit’. I am not Catholic, but rather *catholic*.
Yes, that is what the sign of the cross says: In the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
I was brought up Roman Catholic, now "Lutheran" in . . . name.
It means:
"In the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy ghost." meant to be said to complement a priest making the sign of the cross, usually. Each touch of the hand represents Christs wound locations on the cross. Forehead(thorns), chest(heart, spear), Left and Right sides for hands pierced by nails. anyway, that is what I recall. . . ?!@
It's not meant to complement anyone. It's a short powerful blessing.
complement as in reflecting similar meaning, makes another thing complete, perfects. . . not compliment as to give approbation.
Uses a E in the middle syllable vs an eye.
"Grammar Snobs Are Great Big Meanies" by June Casagrande.
Guilty as hell myself and even own the book.
yup, me too.
Like the Kipling poem, I WANT to be a man, but continually fall short!
Depends on ones definition.
I am an old Latin Mass Catholic or just a Christian. At least there was a sense of sacredness back then.
I think we can unite in prayer for the President to seek to honor God… first. It is a hard thing to learn humility, I hope we (and our leaders) will rediscover its virtues.
YES, I will second that.
But, not holding my breath either!
It hasn't gone anywhere. People just have to do it. I'm usually the only one who blesses myself when I go out to eat. Whether anyone does or not.
Gloria, that just shows how courageous YOU are compared to most. Even I do not do so in "public"-- only in church-- the Lutheran one!. . . and virtually no one else does. Still, that does not take near the courage as your practice. Inspiring.
You can still pray and thank God for His provision and blessings, personally.
My husband never eats without a silent blessing. I am not so inclined to be ritual about it. I don't bless myself, just the food and gratitude.
I read last night, Vance is Roman Catholic, Joined the church as an adult, (like me in 2004) was Baptised and given first communion and confirmed in 2019. I read last night, his wife Usa (sp?) remained Hindu. IMHO and limited knowledge, but some, of Hindu, there are similarities with Catholic Christian way of life.
similarities with Catholic Christian way of life
Really?! maybe interesting to hear details of such. I just can't imagine. One thing though, could be the long traditions over centuries, regardless of similarities. . .