Why Do Catholics?
Why Do Catholics Mark Ourselves Before the Gospel?
Cardinal Dolan explains the meaning behind the small triple cross Catholics trace on their forehead, lips, and heart before the Gospel — and how it differs from the Sign of the Cross.
Why Do Catholics Mark Ourselves Before the Gospel?
It’s Catholic custom to mark ourselves right before the Gospel with a cross on our forehead, our lips, and our heart. Cardinal Dolan explains how this is different from the Sign of the Cross in today’s episode of "Why Do Catholics...?"a series exploring the beautiful "whys" behind our faith.