The Sign of the Cross

But far be it from me to boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world. - Galatians 6:14

No one is entirely sure from whence it came. No one is sure exactly when it started. However, for a gesture with such a mysterious provenance, it has proven to be remarkable in its ability to cross historical, cultural, and denominational boundaries.

Come to think of it, it is not uncommon to see it used by athletes coming up to bat, kicking a field goal…