As early as the 3rd century, Christians started to sign themselves with a cross. Eighteen centuries later, we continue the practice of making the sign of the cross when we start to pray, when we celebrate the sacraments, and when we enter a church. Done so often and usually out of habit, has this ancient gesture lost its meaning for us?
During this three-night parish mission, Fr. Albert Haase, OFM, will help us explore the identity of our God proclaimed in the ancient gesture of being signed with a cross. We will also explore the challenges and responsibilities we accept when we seal our lives with the sign of our salvation.
Ordained a Franciscan priest in 1983, Albert Haase, OFM, is a popular preacher and teacher.
A former missionary to mainland China for over eleven years, he is the award-winning author of twelve books on popular spirituality and the presenter on five bestselling DVDs. He is currently a chaplain at Cedarbrake Catholic Retreat Center in Temple TX.