Sign of the Cross+

Signing with the cross

Lord Jesus,

I sign my heart with the sign of the cross,

reminding myself

of your love for each person.

I ask that I may grow in faithfulness

as your friend.

I sign my lips with the sign of the cross,

that I may speak as you would speak.

I sign my hands with the sign of the cross

asking that you enable me

to do your work,

and be your hands

in our world which you love so much.

I sign my eyes with the sign of your cross

that I may really see, Lord, 

and be aware

of all that is around me. 

I sign my ears with the sign of your cross

that I may listen and really hear

the communication that comes to me

in different ways

- from you

and from the people 

you place into my life.

I sign my shoulders, Lord, with your cross,

knowing that you call me

to carry my own cross each day

and support others 

in the burdens and difficulties 

that they have.

All that I do today

I set out to do

in the name of the Father (+)

and of the Son

and of the Holy Spirit.

Amen.