HOW MANY TIMES SHOULD THE FAITHFUL MAKE THE SIGN OF THE CROSS AT MASS?
In the Latin Rite of the Catholic Mass, the faithful commonly make the Sign of the Cross at these moments:
1. At the beginning of Mass: “In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.”
2. Before the proclamation of the Gospel: Three small crosses are made on the forehead, lips, and chest while saying: “Glory to You, O Lord.”
3. At the final blessing and dismissal: When the priest blesses the people.
These are the principal moments explicitly expected of the congregation.
However, I have seen many Catholics also make additional signs of the cross at Mass, perhaps, out of personal piety. For example: during absolution in the Penitential Act, Holy Holy Holy, before offering the sign of peace, after receiving Holy Communion, or at mentions of the Trinity.
But strictly speaking, the standard universal practice for the faithful during Mass is mainly those three moments.
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Pope Pius I to Pius XII (12 popes)
Pope Leo I to Leo XIV (14)
Pope Benedict I to Benedict XVI (16)
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The Trinity teaches us this:
Difference is not division.
Unity is not uniformity.
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