DOK Presentation on Prayer and the Sign of the Cross.

Fr. Klein made a presentation to our Chapter of Divine Mercy of the DOK on Sunday, January 10.  The topic was how tracing the image of the Cross in the name of the holy Trinity is a method of prayer.  The following are a few Patristic sources that Fr. Klein quoted:

From St. John Chrysostom (347 to 407)

Never leave your house without making the sign of the Cross. It will be to you a staff, a weapon, a strong fortress. Neither man nor demon will dare to attack you, seeing you covered with such powerful armor. Let this sign teach you that you are a soldier, ready to combat against the demons, and ready to fight for the crown of justice. Are you ignorant of what the Cross has done? It has vanquished death, destroyed sin, emptied Hell, dethroned Satan, and restored the Universe. Would you then doubt its power?

From St. Cyril of Jerusalem (313 to 386)

Many have been crucified throughout the world, but by none of these are the devils scared; but when they see even the Sign of the Cross of Christ, who was crucified for us, they shudder. (emphasis is mine)