Signum Crux Crucis

" Christian iconography expresses in images the same Gospel message that Scripture communicates by words. " Council of Nicea It appears that whenever someone walks into a Catholic Church they automatically make the Sign of the Cross. Traditionally, Catholic`s cross themselves by saying , In the name of the Father , the Son and the Holy Spirit. By crossing ourselve it also reminds us that the Trinity is with us in Mind , Body and Soul. " The beauty of the images moves me to contemplation, as a meadow delights the eyes and subtly infuses the soul with the glory of God. " St John Damascene By crossing ourselves with Holy water are we , as Catholic`s , telling ourselves that we want to accept our imperfections .