How often do we think of the sign of the cross as a shield against the attacks of the devil? How often do we consciously sign ourselves as sign of our gratitude to Jesus for the gift of salvation?  The cross is not a good luck charm or an ornament to wear. It is a source of power and strength that needs to be tapped.  Making the sign of the cross at different times during the day will keep our attention on the gift we have received and the gift awaiting us. When we were baptized, when we are forgiven, when we were confirmed, when a couple is married, when a priest is ordained, when the Anointing of the Sick is administered. the sign of the cross is traced.. It is the seal that identifies us as children of God.