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Energy Medicine

Energy Medicine acknowledges energy as a subtle, living force: a force that determines the status of one’s health and general beings. In Energy Medicine, a man is seen as a network of vital energy both within and outside the physical body.

According to Energy Medicine, disease begins when there is a disturbance or obstruction in the energy patterns. When we have a physical illness, disease or injury, ‘compressions’ form in the energy field around the body. Even if you attempt to heal the physical effect, it is unlikely that healing will take place until the energy field is balanced and harmonize.

In Energy medicine, healing takes place with the body activating its natural healing energies. The healing process also restores energy patterns that have become compromised by nurturing the weak links back to health. This means that in energy medicine, energy is both medicine (natural healing energies) and the patient (weak energy link).
Energy medicine is not a new field of science; traditional systems of medicine in India and China have used and continue to use the principles of Energy Medicine in healing patients.

Modern day therapies that use the principles of Energy Medicine includes therapies such as breathing techniques, acupuncture, biofield therapies, bio- magnetic therapies and homeopathy.


What is Scalar Energy


The existence of scalar energy was first proposed by James Clerk Maxwell in the mid 18th century. The key to Maxwell’s equation is the use of the P symbol, which stand for Scalar Charge Density, thus representing that the existence of scalar energy was theoretically proposed. It was almost half-century later before Nicola Tesla actually able to demonstrate the existence of scalar energy. The term scalar was used by Nikola Tesla as a part of powerful non-Hertzian energy (without frequencies) which he referred to as standing energy or cosmic waves, Einstein acknowledged the existence of this form of energy and made due reference to scalar energy in the 1920’s.


Properties of scalar energy

Scalar energy is created when two common electromagnetic waves come together from two opposite converging vectors. When the energy vectors meet, the equal frequencies cancel each other leaving a static or stationary form of energy and zero frequency.Properties

A Scalar energy is known as a fifth-dimensional non-linear and non Hertzian field

Scalar energy do not decay over time or distance from their source.

Scalar energy does not radiate as waves but expands outwards in circles of energy.

Instead of being focused in beams or running along wires, it tends to fill its environment.

They are unbounded and capable of passing through solid matter and implant its signature on them.

This energy has the capacity to carry information.

The space the scalar occupies is not a vacuum but comprises a network of harmoniously balanced energies.

It can be created by electromagnetic generators or naturally

Scalar energy a stationary energy cannot be evaluated by our current frequency instruments which are designed to measure hertzian energy frequencies and wavelengths.

However, its effect on objects into which it has been embedded can be strikingly demonstrated with Kirlian photography or Gas Discharge Visualization (GDV).


Application of Scalar Energy


Studies conducted at Max Planck Institute showed that Scalar energy when applied to living cells promoted unclumping of cells. In a diseases state or an injury there is swelling and stasis in blood and lymphatic circulation. Red and white cells tend to clump together. When scalar energy is applied on the human body, the scalar wave both improves the biofield radiating outside the body and works internally permeates the body’s tissues. This expansive effect causes relaxation and dilation of the peripheral blood vessels in the human body. This together with the unclumping of cells enhances overall circulation.

This helps bring relief to muscles and soft tissue injuries through increased circulation and accelerated production of compounds the body makes to heal. The increased blood circulation delivers oxygen-rich blood to injured muscles helping speed up the body's natural recovery process. With a reduction in tissue compression the swelling and pain associated with inflammation are reduced, thereby promoting healing.

Scalar energy could enhance the functioning capabilities of both the immune and endocrine systems. Scalar energy also has the ability to destroy viruses and bacteria.

Scalar Energy Cellular Nutrition and Detoxification

Unhealthy CellsScalar energy facilitates unclumping of cells and enhance circulation. This allows the fluid to flow rapidly delivering nutrients to the cells and carrying waste away from the cells. This scalar energy also improves the permeability of cell walls. Enhanced permeability helps facilitates the intake of nutrients into each and every cell and also aids the elimination of toxins from the cells.

In this way, optimum cellular nutrition and detoxification is maintained. This in turn facilitates optimum cellular performance and function.


Scalar Energy and Aging


The optimum functioning of all body organs and effective body function depends on mitochondria for energy production. When the mitochondria become dysfunctional cells begin to lose the abilities to produce energy effectively.

As one ages there is a corresponding decrease in cellular energy levels. Symptoms are acute tiredness, loss of libido or sexual dysfunction and susceptible to age related diseases.

Cells do not have enough energy supply are unable to carry out the process of apoptosis, the process of removing abnormal cells in structured and organized manner. This can lead to inflammation, degeneration and diseases cells, hence makes the body susceptible to a range of diseases.

Scalar energy is able to maintain optimum energy levels for healthy cellular function i.e. nurture the cells with an energy imbalance to be normal and healthy. This help to retard regeneration, age-related diseases may be prevented and hence slow down the ageing process.

Scalar Energy and Cancer

Cancer Cell
Scalar Energy has the abilities to increase the energy potential (transmembrane potential) of the cell. Scalar energy can bring the energy level to the optimum -70 millivolts. Cancer cells are low energy cells (-15 millivolts), it proliferate to ensure survival. By raising cell voltage with scalar energy, the cell in question will no longer need to proliferate uncontrollably and hence retard the proliferation of cancer cells.


Scalar Energy and DNA


Scalar energy can increase the energy covalent level of every single hydrogen atom in the body to its optimum energy potential. This fact has been verified by spectrographs. This finding is important as covalent hydrogen bonds are what hold DNA together. Scalar energy strengthens chemical bonds within DNA, making it more resistant to damage.


Scalar Energy and the Nervous System


The nervous system is extremely sensitive to electro-magnetic frequencies from the environment. Man is constantly bombarded by these fields of energy whether he is at home or at work. Computers, cellular phones, television, radio, hair dryers, electric blankets, microwave oven, high tension wires, all create 60 cycle magnetic energy that upsets your brain and nervous system and destabilizes the human body’s electromagnetic field. This frequency is able to interfere with the proper function of the nervous system, in turn lead to a disturbance of the body’s hemeostasis.There is evident in the medical field that links diseases like cancer and Alzheimer’s with man make electro-magnetic radiation.

Symptoms such as headaches, lack of concentration, depression, frequent cold, hyperactivity in children, sleep disturbances, irritability could be the result of electro-magnetic stress.

Scalar energy’s expansive and circular movement offers a field of protection shield around the body. In an attempt to further safe guard the body this subtle energy system maintains its energy sensitivities by not allowing these harmful energies to disorientate the body’s system. This protective shield removes and cancels the effects of man made frequencies (60Hz) on the human body by enhancing the body’s natural defenses against the damaging radiation }

A brain has its own vibration to communicate within itself and the rest of the body Relaxation is induced by alpha waves. These alpha waves have a frequency between 7-13Hz. The earth’s electro-magneticfield frequency is called the Schumann Resonance also fall within the same frequency.

Scalar energy is able to promote alpha wave frequency in the brain. The brain then resonates at the same vibration as the earth’s energy field and is able to amplify these vibrations. If this frequency is transmitted throughout the body, this assist the cells in the body achieve a particular resonance which is essential to optimum health.

Scalar energy also promotes a mind that is relaxed, more coherent, aware, creative, focused and sharp with improved clarity.

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#3
Philippine History / Belated Grandparents' Day
September 09, 2008, 11:44:36 PM




#4
Travel and Tours / People's Park in Davao City
September 05, 2008, 12:04:19 AM










#5
Tribute to Orchids (Aya) / Orchids for Orchids
August 25, 2008, 12:35:20 AM











For Maam Orchids who loves Orchids ;D
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August 23, 2008
#7
Dauis - Bohol / Dauis Church
August 22, 2008, 10:01:15 PM
#8
Facts and Trivia / Fill the missing link _ _ _
August 22, 2008, 01:57:18 PM
Game game na lang ta ani para malingaw...
(Just fill in the missing letters or numbers on the link)

Sample:    _ l _ c _ _ i _ dreams.

ans. electric

or

"sleepwalker"

k _ _ _ s

ans. kinks

Ok game na ta!

Hint:  Hugs & Kisses!

ans: _ O _ O
#9
Anda - Bohol / Little Palawan in Badiang, Anda
August 14, 2008, 12:19:03 AM


#10
Facts and Trivia / Think Hard Think Fast
August 12, 2008, 10:31:27 PM
A BRAIN TREASERS THAT KEEPS YOU AWAKE..........  ;D ;D ;D

1. Can you name three consecutive days without using the words Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, or Sunday?

ANS. _ _ _
#11
Anda - Bohol / Photo: Bas Daku
August 10, 2008, 11:04:59 PM
#12
Anda - Bohol / Photo: Bugnao C E
August 10, 2008, 10:57:23 PM
#13
by Catherine Marie Rhodes

Experts on cults and Catholic spirituality agree that yoga cannot be divided from its own spirituality. Ft Myers bishop bans classes at parish, Voice of the Faithful objects.

Part I â€" An Inspirational Story:

As a Catholic contributor, I never write for human respect. If that were my purpose, I would have already curtailed writing. Because my intent is to speak the truth, I never expect a pat on the back. But I maintain it pleases me to learn that my work does not always fall on deaf ears. Like most Christian writers I have encountered admirers and detractors. The positive feedback has been rewarding, but one specific incident is prominent amid the others.

One morning while checking my message machine, I heard a female voice announce, “I’m searching for the woman who writes for Catholic websites.” From her amiable tone, I sensed she was not a detractor and I returned her call.

When I phoned her, she introduced herself and will be referred to herein as “Mary.”  She indicated she had read some of my articles and wanted to ask a question about the “New Age” dilemmas prevalent in her hometown. Though Mary and I had just met, it was soon apparent our passions were considerably alike!

Next, Mary shared a very inspirational story with me. She had discovered that a nearby Catholic parish in Fort Myers, Florida, was offering Yoga classes in the Chapel that surrounded the main altar. Mary and a few friends including a relations manager from Relevant Radio, arrived at Pope John XXIII parish on the morning of February 5, 2007.

After arriving, Mary proceeded into the church and lightly sprinkled holy water and blessed salt in the church before the Yoga classes commenced. Then she entered the parking lot to distribute leaflets about Yoga, to approximately 25 women as they arrived for the classes. Mary reasoned the women probably did not understand the dangers inherent in Yoga and she wanted to offer guidance. While distributing the literature Mary was confronted by the Yoga teacher (the Deacon’s wife). The Yoga teacher told Mary, “I wish that you would leave Church property.” Mary in turn professed the same wish to the instructor.

A few minutes after the guru re-entered the church, Mary recited the Blessed St. Michael’s prayer and re-entered the church as well. She slowly opened the door to the Chapel and was horrified by what she witnessed. The Chapel was dark with the exception of a few dimly lit recessed lights. Mary thought, “I’ve never seen an aerobics class like this before near a consecrated altar.”

Mary noticed the women were dressed in leotards and slouched on their Yoga mats in a half circle, or crescent moon position. The teacher/guru was advising the participants to visualize “love and light.” Writers Note: The meditative phase of Yoga begins with fixing the mind on one object which may be anything whatsoever. Mary viewed signs that advertised Yoga products and Yoga classes and noticed a table adorned with a basket for donations. 

Mary also observed that much of the Yoga material was embellished with the Om Brahman symbols. As Mary began taking photos, the women seemed to snap out of their trances and became irate. After a few minutes of insults hurled at Mary, she closed the chapel door and left. 

As Mary headed to the church parking lot to depart, she learned that the guru and her followers had summoned the police. After Mary and her friends spoke to the substitute priest (the Pastor was not available), he communicated to the police that there was not a problem, and the police retreated.

According to a short article by the Yoga instructor, the regular Pastor/Administrator is a Yoga practitioner himself.  Upon his return, he continued to support the Yoga classes and had blinds installed for those who found the classes offensive. Hopefully, most of us understand that window blinds would not have prevented our Lord from seeing the sinfulness that transpired near His altar.

Though horribly distressing that these women had desecrated our Lord’s house with their occult practices, the story does have a wonderful conclusion.

Shortly after the incident, Mary gave Bishop Frank Dewane various articles and photos regarding the offensive Yoga classes. Though he has not explained his decision, he ordered the classes discontinued. The bishop and Mary deserve credit and praise for their courageous actions.

Mary’s account might remind you of a similar one.  I think most of us can recall how our Lord angrily threw the moneychangers out of His Father’s house. When necessary, our Lord acted with righteousness and did not hesitate to call unrepentant sinners â€"“hypocrites,” “sons of hell” and “broods of vipers.” 

New Age practices and beliefs have become rife and deeply embedded in Catholicism. The New Age Movement is really not new at all. Its evil is recorded in Genesis. The challenge for Catholics is to discern authentic spirituality and be willing to confront the New Age serpent-speak when we witness it. After all, speaking out really can make a difference!

Part II - Why Yoga is Incompatible with Christianity:

What is Yoga? The word Yoga means union. The goal of Yoga is to unite one’s temporary self with the infinite Brahman. Brahman is not a personal God but a spiritual substance which is one with the cosmos and nature.

Fr. James Manjackal, a Catholic priest who was raised in a traditional Catholic family in India, states: “Yoga is not an elaborate system of physical exercises, it is a spiritual discipline purporting to lead the soul to Samadhi, the state in which the natural and divine become one. It is interesting to note that postures and breathing exercises often considered to be the whole of Yoga in the West are steps three and four towards union with Brahman.”

In a recent phone conversation with Fr. Paul E. Demarais, he stated that “there is no safe level of Yoga practice.” Fr. Demarais is Diocesan Director of the Cult and Occult Awareness Network in Providence, Rhode Island.

The late Fr. John Hardon SJ also affirmed that Yoga is not compatible with Catholicism. “Inner Hinduism or Yoga professes pantheism which denies that there is only one Infinite Being who created the world out of nothing. This pantheistic Hinduism says that followers will have brief tastes of heaven between successive rebirths on Earth.”

Dr. John Ankerberg states in his article Innocent Yoga? “Regardless of the school or spiritual tradition, Yoga practice tends to alter a person’s consciousness in an occult direction. Even when Yoga is practiced innocently, it can eventually produce occult transformation.”

There are those who claim there is nothing wrong with practicing Yoga for exercise purposes only, but even the teachers of Hindu have stated that the philosophy and the practice of Yoga are inseparable. From Johanna Michaelsen’s book “Like Lambs to the Slaughter” (pp 93-95) she states, “You cannot separate the exercises from the philosophy… The movements themselves become a form of meditation.”

Denial about the New Age is a common obstacle. (2 Tim. 4:3) “For the time will come when people will not tolerate sound doctrine, but will follow their own desires and insatiable curiosity.”

As Christians, we cannot straddle the fence. Sadly, many ask themselves, “How close can I get to the fire without getting burned?” The answer: There is no such thing as Christian Yoga. 

About the Author:Catherine Marie Rhodes is the pseudonym of a member of the Catholic Media Coalition and a contributor to Spero News.

This article is reproduced from the website - Spero News
#15
Anda - Bohol / Patubig sa Anda
August 09, 2008, 02:09:40 PM
Anyone knows naunsa na ang issue bout sa patubig sa anda na 22M ba to? Nga gisugdan na ug bayad sa municipality, pero dili sila ka singil sa katawhan kay walay referendum?

Na dapat ba kaha tanan ang 22M sa maong project?  Timing baya eleccion ang paghulam ug aprob niadtong kwartaha... tsk tsk...
#16
Travel and Tours / Keep Our Beaches Clean
August 08, 2008, 10:49:10 PM

Bisan unsa pa ka nindot ang usa ka lugar ma beach man o ma mountain resort kung dili ma maintain ang ka limpyo dili jud maayo tan-awon.
#17
Bible Study / The Power of the 3 Hail Mary's
August 08, 2008, 09:16:56 PM
   

Heaven Opened
by the practice of
THE THREE HAIL MARYS


THE THREE HAIL MARYS DEVOTION


One of the greatest means of salvation and one of the surest signs of predestination, is unquestionably, the devotion to the Most Blessed Virgin. All the holy doctors of the Church are unanimous in saying with St. Alphonsus of Liguori: "A devout servant of Mary shall never perish." The chief thing is to persevere faithfully till death in this devotion.

Numerous examples show how agreeable the three Hail Marys Devotion is to the Divine Mother and what special graces it draws, during life and at the hour of death, on those who never omit it for a single day.

This practice was revealed to St. Melchtilde (13th century) while she was beseeching Our Blessed Mother to assist her in her hour of death. Our Lady appeared to her and said: "I will, certainly. But I also want you to say three special Hail Marys to me every day.

"The first will be in honor of God the Father, Whose omnipotence raised my soul so high above every other creature that after God I have the greatest power in heaven and on earth. In the hour of your death I will use that power of God the Father to keep any hostile power far from you.

"The second Hail Mary will be said in honor of the Son of God Who communicated His inscrutable wisdom to me. In the hour of your death I will fill your soul with the light of that wisdom so that all the darkness of ignorance and error will be dispelled.

"The third Hail Mary will be in honor of God the Holy Ghost Who filled my soul with the sweetness of His love and tenderness and mercy. In your last hour I will then change the bitterness of death into divine sweetness and delight."

Our Blessed Mother also revealed to St. Gertrude the Great: "To any soul who faithfully prays the Three Hail Marys, I will appear at the hour of death in a splendor so extraordinary that it will fill the soul with heavenly consolation."

St. Leonard of Port Maurice, the celebrated missionary, had the Three Hail Marys recited morning and evening in honor of Mary Immaculate, to obtain the grace of avoiding all mortal sins during the day or night; moreover he promised in a special manner eternal salvation to all those who proved constantly faithful to this practice. He gave this devotion of Three Hail Marys as a penance in the confessional, especially for those who were struggling with sins of impurity.

Practice: Recite morning and evening, three Hail Marys in honor of the three great privileges bestowed upon Our Blessed Mother by the most Blessed Trinity with this invocation at the end: for the morning: "O my Mother preserve me from mortal sin during this day." For the evening: "O my Mother preserve me from mortal sin during this night."

(Indulgences of 200 days granted by Leo XIII, 300 days for the members of the Archconfraternity of the Three Hail Marys by Benedict XV, and Apostolic Benediction by St. Pius X.)

The Hail Mary: Hail Mary, full of grace; the Lord is with thee: blessed art thou amongst women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.

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Efficacious Novena of the Three Hail Mary’s in Honor of the Power, Wisdom and Loving Mercy, of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

Oh, Immaculate Mary, Virgin most Powerful, I beseech you, through that immense Power which you have received from the Eternal Father, obtain for me Purity of heart, - Strength to overcome all the enemies of my soul; -and the special favor I implore in my present necessity.

( Name It)

Mother most pure! Forsake me not, despise not my prayer, graciously hear me for God's glory, your honor, and the welfare of my soul.

To obtain this favor I honor your Power by reciting:

Hail Mary, Full of Grace, The Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners now, and at the hour of death.  Amen.

Oh Virgin Mary, My Mother, through that ineffable Wisdom bestowed upon you by the Incarnate Word of God, I humbly beseech you, obtain for me Meekness and humility of heart; - a perfect knowledge of the divine Will and strength to accomplish it always. Oh Mary, Seat of Wisdom; as a tender Mother lead me in the path of Christian Virtue and perfection; enlighten and enable me to do what is most pleasing to your beloved Son. and obtain my petition.

To obtain this grace I honor your Wisdom by reciting:

Hail Mary, Full of Grace, The Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners now, and at the hour of death.  Amen.

Oh, Mother of Mercy, Mother of penitent sinners, I stand before you sinful and sorrowful, beseeching you through the immense Love given to you by the Holy Spirit for us poor sinners, obtain for me true and perfect contrition for my sins, which I hate and detest with all my heart, because I love God.

Mother  most Merciful, help me in my present necessity. Turn, then those eyes of Mercy toward us, Oh Clement, Oh Loving oh Sweet Virgin Mary! To obtain this precious gift, I honor Your Loving Mercy by reciting:

Hail Mary, Full of Grace, The Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners now, and at the hour of death.  Amen.


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Sources taken from: Our Lady of the Rosary Library and EWTN The Global Catholic Network
#18
Catholics often make the Sign of the Cross casually, just as a nice gesture for beginning and ending their prayers. But when we learn to take this act seriously, signing ourselves frequently with faith and reverence, remarkable results can take place. We find ourselves doing measurably better in our Christian life: praying with more passion, resisting our bad inclinations more effectively, and relating to others more kindly.

The Sign of the Cross, after all, is not merely a pious gesture. It is a powerful prayer, a sacramental of the Church.

Scripture, the Church Fathers and saints, and Catholic teaching offer six perspectives on the Sign of the Cross that reveal why making it opens us to life-transforming graces. Once we grasp them, we can make the gesture with more faith and experience its great blessings.

Six Reasons to Make the Sign Correctly and not in a quick motion like many tend to do.

1. A Mini-Creed. The Sign of the Cross is a profession of faith in God as He has revealed himself. It serves as an abbreviated form of the Apostles' Creed.
Touching our forehead, breast and shoulders (and in some cultures, our lips as well), we declare our belief in the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. We are announcing our faith in what God has done -- the creation of all things, the redemption of humanity from sin and death, and the establishment of the Church, which offers new life to all. When we sign ourselves we are making ourselves aware of God's presence and opening ourselves to His action in our lives.
That much alone would be enough to transform us spiritually, wouldn't it? But there is much, much more.

2. A Renewal of Baptism. First-century Christians began making the Sign of the Cross as a reminder and renewal of what happened to them when they were baptized. It still works the same way for us.
When we sign ourselves we are declaring that in baptism we died sacramentally with Christ on the cross and rose to a new life with Him (see Rom 6:3-4 and Gal 2:20). We are asking the Lord to renew in us those baptismal graces.
We are also acknowledging that baptism joined us to the Body of Christ and equipped us for our role of collaborating with the Lord in His work of rescuing all people from sin and death.

3. A Mark of Discipleship. At baptism the Lord claimed us as His own by marking us with the Sign of the Cross. Now, when we sign ourselves, we are affirming our loyalty to Him. By tracing the cross on our bodies, we are denying that we belong to ourselves and declaring that we belong to Him alone (see Lk 9:23).
The Church Fathers used the same word for the Sign of the Cross that the ancient world employed to indicate ownership. The same word named a shepherd's brand on his sheep, a general's tattoo on his soldiers, a householder's mark on his servants, and the Lord's mark on His disciples.
Signing ourselves recognizes that we are Christ's sheep and can count on His care; His soldiers, commissioned to work with Him in advancing His kingdom on earth; and His servants, dedicated to doing whatever He tells us.

4. An Acceptance of Suffering. Jesus promised us that suffering would be a normal part of a disciple's life (see Lk 9:23-24). So when we mark our bodies with the sign, we are embracing whatever pain comes as a consequence of our faith in Christ. Making the sign is our taking up the cross and following Him (Lk 9:23).
At the same time, however, it comforts us with the realization that Jesus, who endured the Crucifixion for us, now joins us in our suffering and supports us.
Signing ourselves also announces another significant truth: with St. Paul, we are celebrating that our afflictions as members of the body of Christ contribute to the Lord's saving work of perfecting the Church in holiness (see Col 1:24).

5. A Two-edged Move Against the Devil. When the devil watched Jesus die on the cross, he mistakenly believed he had won a great victory. Instead, the Lord surprised him with an ignominious defeat (see 1 Cor 2:8). From the first Easter morning through the present, the Sign of the Cross makes the devil cower and flee.
On one level, then, making the sign is a defensive move, declaring our inviolability to the devil's influence. But, more importantly, the sign is also an offensive weapon, helping us reclaim with Christ all that Satan lost at the cross. It announces our cooperation with Jesus in the indomitable advance of the kingdom of God against the kingdom of darkness.

6. A Victory Over the Flesh. In the New Testament, the word flesh sums up all the evil inclinations of our old nature that persist in us even after we die with Christ in baptism (see Gal 5:16-22). Making the Sign of the Cross expresses our decision to crucify these desires of the flesh and to live by the Spirit.
Like tossing off a dirty shirt or blouse, making the sign indicates our stripping ourselves of our evil inclinations and clothing ourselves with the behaviors of Christ (see Col 3:5-15).
The Church Fathers taught that the Sign of the Cross diffused the force of powerful temptations such as anger and lust. So, no matter how strongly we are tempted, we can use the Sign of the Cross to activate our freedom in Christ and conquer even our besetting sins.

Apply These Truths Now
Right now, you can imprint in your heart these six truths about the Sign of the Cross by making it six times, each time applying one of the perspectives.
First, sign yourself professing your faith in God.
Second, mark yourself remembering that you died with Christ in baptism.
Third, make the sign to declare that you belong to Christ as His disciple and will obey Him.
Fourth, sign yourself to embrace whatever suffering comes and to celebrate your suffering with Christ for the Church.
Fifth, make the Sign of the Cross as a defense against the devil and as an offensive advance of God's kingdom against him.
Sixth, make the sign to crucify your flesh and to put on Christ and His behaviors.
Go through these six signings often in your morning prayer -- and watch the grace flow through this ancient sacramental in the days to come.
FSHG † JMJT 
#19
Panglao Island - Bohol / Panglao Church
August 03, 2008, 11:28:39 PM