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	: That we're mimicking the deacon or priest only answers why we do this, not what it means. For that, we should look at the prayer that many of us were taught to pray while making these Signs of the Cross. The wording may vary; I was taught to say, "May the Word of the Lord be on my mind [make the Sign of the Cross on the forehead], on my lips [then on the lips], and in my heart [on the chest]."		: That we're mimicking the deacon or priest only answers why we do this, not what it means. For that, we should look at the prayer that many of us were taught to pray while making these Signs of the Cross. The wording may vary; I was taught to say, "May the Word of the Lord be on my mind [make the Sign of the Cross on the forehead], on my lips [then on the lips], and in my heart [on the chest]."

	: In other words, the action is the physical manifestation of a prayer, asking God to help us to understand the Gospel (mind), to proclaim it ourselves (lips), and to live it in our daily lives (heart). As I discussed a few weeks ago, the Sign of the Cross is a profession of the essential mysteries of Christianity--the Trinity and the Death and Resurrection of Christ. Making the Sign of the Cross as we prepare to hear the Gospel is a way of professing our faith--and of asking God that we might be worthy to profess it and to live it.		: In other words, the action is the physical manifestation of a prayer, asking God to help us to understand the Gospel (mind), to proclaim it ourselves (lips), and to live it in our daily lives (heart). As I discussed a few weeks ago, the Sign of the Cross is a profession of the essential mysteries of Christianity — the Trinity and the Death and Resurrection of Christ. Making the Sign of the Cross as we prepare to hear the Gospel is a way of professing our faith — and of asking God that we might be worthy to profess it and to live it.

	; [http://psalterstudies.wordpress.com/2008/08/06/gospel-silent-prayer/ "Gospel Silent Prayer."]		; [http://psalterstudies.wordpress.com/2008/08/06/gospel-silent-prayer/ "Gospel Silent Prayer."]

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	; ''Clarion Herald,'' [http://clarionherald.info/clarion/index.php/year-of-renewal-the-mass/897-the-proclamation-of-the-gospel "The proclamation of the Gospel."]		; ''Clarion Herald,'' [http://clarionherald.info/clarion/index.php/year-of-renewal-the-mass/897-the-proclamation-of-the-gospel "The proclamation of the Gospel."]

	: As we sign ourselves, we silently pray, like the priest or deacon, “that the Word might enlighten our minds, cleanse our hearts, and open our lips, to proclaim the praise of the Lord.~~â€~~ This prayer reminds us that the Word of Jesus is not to fall upon deaf ears, but rather is meant to permeate our minds, purify our speech, and change our hearts.		: As we sign ourselves, we silently pray, like the priest or deacon, “that the Word might enlighten our minds, cleanse our hearts, and open our lips, to proclaim the praise of the Lord.” This prayer reminds us that the Word of Jesus is not to fall upon deaf ears, but rather is meant to permeate our minds, purify our speech, and change our hearts.

	; Scott P. Richert, [http://catholicism.about.com/b/2008/09/19/reader-question-living-the-gospel.htm "Reader Question: Living the Gospel,"]		; Scott P. Richert, [http://catholicism.about.com/b/2008/09/19/reader-question-living-the-gospel.htm "Reader Question: Living the Gospel,"]

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	; ''Clarion Herald,'' [http://clarionherald.info/clarion/index.php/year-of-renewal-the-mass/897-the-proclamation-of-the-gospel "The proclamation of the Gospel."]		; ''Clarion Herald,'' [http://clarionherald.info/clarion/index.php/year-of-renewal-the-mass/897-the-proclamation-of-the-gospel "The proclamation of the Gospel."]

	: As we sign ourselves, we silently pray, like the priest or deacon, ~~â€œthat~~ the Word might enlighten our minds, cleanse our hearts, and open our lips, to proclaim the praise of the Lord.â€ This prayer reminds us that the Word of Jesus is not to fall upon deaf ears, but rather is meant to permeate our minds, purify our speech, and change our hearts.		: As we sign ourselves, we silently pray, like the priest or deacon, “that the Word might enlighten our minds, cleanse our hearts, and open our lips, to proclaim the praise of the Lord.â€ This prayer reminds us that the Word of Jesus is not to fall upon deaf ears, but rather is meant to permeate our minds, purify our speech, and change our hearts.

	; Scott P. Richert, [http://catholicism.about.com/b/2008/09/19/reader-question-living-the-gospel.htm "Reader Question: Living the Gospel,"]		; Scott P. Richert, [http://catholicism.about.com/b/2008/09/19/reader-question-living-the-gospel.htm "Reader Question: Living the Gospel,"]

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	I just use my thumb to make the crosses. Others, apparently, use two or three fingers.		I just use my thumb to make the crosses. Others, apparently, use two or three fingers.

	~~; Prayer before the reading of the gospel<nowiki>:</nowiki>~~		== The law ==

	: ''Rubrics'': The Deacon or the Priest says, "A reading from the holy Gospel according to [Matthew, Mark, Luke, or John]" and, at the same time, he makes the Sign of the Cross on the book and on his forehead, lips, and breast."		: ''Rubrics'': The Deacon or the Priest says, "A reading from the holy Gospel according to [Matthew, Mark, Luke, or John]" and, at the same time, he makes the Sign of the Cross on the book and on his forehead, lips, and breast."

	: [[GIRM]] #60. The reading of the Gospel constitutes the high point of the Liturgy of the Word. The Liturgy itself teaches the great reverence that is to be shown to this reading by setting it off from the other readings with special marks of honor, by the fact of which minister is appointed to proclaim it and by the blessing or prayer with which he prepares himself; and also by the fact that through their acclamations the faithful acknowledge and confess that Christ is present and is speaking to them and stand as they listen to the reading; and by the mere fact of the marks of reverence that are given to the Book of the Gospels.		: [[GIRM]] #60. The reading of the Gospel constitutes the high point of the Liturgy of the Word. The Liturgy itself teaches the great reverence that is to be shown to this reading by setting it off from the other readings with special marks of honor, by the fact of which minister is appointed to proclaim it and by the blessing or prayer with which he prepares himself; and also by the fact that through their acclamations the faithful acknowledge and confess that Christ is present and is speaking to them and stand as they listen to the reading; and by the mere fact of the marks of reverence that are given to the Book of the Gospels.

			== Pious customs ==

	; ''Clarion Herald,'' [http://clarionherald.info/clarion/index.php/year-of-renewal-the-mass/897-the-proclamation-of-the-gospel "The proclamation of the Gospel."]		; ''Clarion Herald,'' [http://clarionherald.info/clarion/index.php/year-of-renewal-the-mass/897-the-proclamation-of-the-gospel "The proclamation of the Gospel."]

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	No particular prayer is prescribed to accompany the signs of the cross made by the priest or deacon on the gospel book, forehead, lips, and breast just prior to reading the gospel. The gesture is neither required by nor prohibited to the laity.		No particular prayer is prescribed to accompany the signs of the cross made by the priest or deacon on the gospel book, forehead, lips, and breast just prior to reading the gospel. The gesture is neither required by nor prohibited to the laity.

	I believe that I was taught to say, "May your word be in my mind and on my lips and in my heart" while making the three crosses. Others were taught other prayers.		I believe that I was taught to say, "May your word be in my mind and on my lips and in my heart" while making the three crosses. Others were taught other prayers.

			I just use my thumb to make the crosses. Others, apparently, use two or three fingers.

	; Prayer before the reading of the gospel<nowiki>:</nowiki>		; Prayer before the reading of the gospel<nowiki>:</nowiki>
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	: As we sign ourselves, we silently pray, like the priest or deacon, â€œthat the Word might enlighten our minds, cleanse our hearts, and open our lips, to proclaim the praise of the Lord.â€ This prayer reminds us that the Word of Jesus is not to fall upon deaf ears, but rather is meant to permeate our minds, purify our speech, and change our hearts.		: As we sign ourselves, we silently pray, like the priest or deacon, â€œthat the Word might enlighten our minds, cleanse our hearts, and open our lips, to proclaim the praise of the Lord.â€ This prayer reminds us that the Word of Jesus is not to fall upon deaf ears, but rather is meant to permeate our minds, purify our speech, and change our hearts.

	~~I just use my thumb to make the crosses. Others, apparently, use three fingers.~~

	; Scott P. Richert, [http://catholicism.about.com/b/2008/09/19/reader-question-living-the-gospel.htm "Reader Question: Living the Gospel,"]		; Scott P. Richert, [http://catholicism.about.com/b/2008/09/19/reader-question-living-the-gospel.htm "Reader Question: Living the Gospel,"]
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	:: + On my lips		:: + On my lips
	:: + and in my heart.		:: + and in my heart.

			; [http://forums.catholic.com/showpost.php?p=4926890&postcount=1 "Sign of the Cross before the Gospel during Mass."]

			: There is a tradition of making the sign of the cross on our forehead, lips and heart with a prayer that we understand, speak and take to heart the gospel.

			; [http://forums.catholic.com/showpost.php?p=4930362&postcount=4 "Sign of the Cross before the Gospel during Mass."]

			: I was told that the three crosses represent knowing, speaking, and loving the gospel.

	[[Category:Liturgical Norms]]		[[Category:Liturgical Norms]]

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			No particular prayer is prescribed to accompany the signs of the cross made by the priest or deacon on the gospel book, forehead, lips, and breast just prior to reading the gospel. The gesture is neither required by nor prohibited to the laity.

			I believe that I was taught to say, "May your word be in my mind and on my lips and in my heart" while making the three crosses.

	; Prayer before the reading of the gospel<nowiki>:</nowiki>		; Prayer before the reading of the gospel<nowiki>:</nowiki>

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	: ''Rubrics'': The Deacon or the Priest says, "A reading from the holy Gospel according to [Matthew, Mark, Luke, or John]" and, at the same time, he makes the Sign of the Cross on the book and on his forehead, lips, and breast."		: ''Rubrics'': The Deacon or the Priest says, "A reading from the holy Gospel according to [Matthew, Mark, Luke, or John]" and, at the same time, he makes the Sign of the Cross on the book and on his forehead, lips, and breast."

	: [[GIRM]] 60. The reading of the Gospel constitutes the high point of the Liturgy of the Word. The Liturgy itself teaches the great reverence that is to be shown to this reading by setting it off from the other readings with special marks of honor, by the fact of which minister is appointed to proclaim it and by the blessing or prayer with which he prepares himself; and also by the fact that through their acclamations the faithful acknowledge and confess that Christ is present and is speaking to them and stand as they listen to the reading; and by the mere fact of the marks of reverence that are given to the Book of the Gospels.		: [[GIRM]] #60. The reading of the Gospel constitutes the high point of the Liturgy of the Word. The Liturgy itself teaches the great reverence that is to be shown to this reading by setting it off from the other readings with special marks of honor, by the fact of which minister is appointed to proclaim it and by the blessing or prayer with which he prepares himself; and also by the fact that through their acclamations the faithful acknowledge and confess that Christ is present and is speaking to them and stand as they listen to the reading; and by the mere fact of the marks of reverence that are given to the Book of the Gospels.

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	: [[GIRM]] 60. The reading of the Gospel constitutes the high point of the Liturgy of the Word. The Liturgy itself teaches the great reverence that is to be shown to this reading by setting it off from the other readings with special marks of honor, by the fact of which minister is appointed to proclaim it and by the blessing or prayer with which he prepares himself; and also by the fact that through their acclamations the faithful acknowledge and confess that Christ is present and is speaking to them and stand as they listen to the reading; and by the mere fact of the marks of reverence that are given to the Book of the Gospels.		: [[GIRM]] 60. The reading of the Gospel constitutes the high point of the Liturgy of the Word. The Liturgy itself teaches the great reverence that is to be shown to this reading by setting it off from the other readings with special marks of honor, by the fact of which minister is appointed to proclaim it and by the blessing or prayer with which he prepares himself; and also by the fact that through their acclamations the faithful acknowledge and confess that Christ is present and is speaking to them and stand as they listen to the reading; and by the mere fact of the marks of reverence that are given to the Book of the Gospels.

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	: [[GIRM]] 60. The reading of the Gospel constitutes the high point of the Liturgy of the Word. The Liturgy itself teaches the great reverence that is to be shown to this reading by setting it off from the other readings with special marks of honor, by the fact of which minister is appointed to proclaim it and by the blessing or prayer with which he prepares himself; and also by the fact that through their acclamations the faithful acknowledge and confess that Christ is present and is speaking to them and stand as they listen to the reading; and by the mere fact of the marks of reverence that are given to the Book of the Gospels.		: [[GIRM]] 60. The reading of the Gospel constitutes the high point of the Liturgy of the Word. The Liturgy itself teaches the great reverence that is to be shown to this reading by setting it off from the other readings with special marks of honor, by the fact of which minister is appointed to proclaim it and by the blessing or prayer with which he prepares himself; and also by the fact that through their acclamations the faithful acknowledge and confess that Christ is present and is speaking to them and stand as they listen to the reading; and by the mere fact of the marks of reverence that are given to the Book of the Gospels.

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