Hitchhikers stick their thumbs out signifying they want a ride. There is a certain sign that is extremely rude and crude, people use to show extreme displeasure. There's a thumb up sign that tell people that everything is OK.
And then there's the "Sign of the Cross." The sign of the cross is made by touching the hand sequentially to the forehead, lower chest or stomach, and both shoulders, accompanied by the Trinitarian formula: at the forehead In the name of the Father (or In Nomine Patris in Latin); at the stomach or heart and of the Son (et Filii); across the shoulders and of the Holy Spirit. Wikipedia
As soon as someone sees you doing that particular sign, they know you are Roman Catholic. Catholics use the sign of the cross in both the Mass and private praying. Early Christians started this tradition as a source of divine power and protection. The sign is an actual prayer invoking God's presence to bless us and keep us from harm.
Just think what that cross means! Jesus overcame death on a cross. Jesus destroyed sin. Satan was overthrown.
Don't take this gesture for granted.
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