Meaning of bless oneself | Babel Free

Definitions

1. To make the sign of the cross.
2. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see bless, oneself.

Examples

“They had an ornate ritual ; they professed to believe⟳ in the Real Presence ; genuflected and blessed themselves on entering church ; reserved what they called the Blessed Sacrament in a side chapel, and made visits and paid reverence to it.”

“The shepherd blessed himself. And then he blessed himself again for good measure⟳. He placed a hand on either side of the pillar and then threw it into the air.”

“Grace's bracelets rattled loudly as she furiously blessed herself several times. ‘Mother Mary, forgive⟳ us, this is truly the end⟳ of days.’”

“She blessed herself quickly, threw back the covers, and grabbed her skating clothes. She was in the bathroom splashing water on her face⟳ when her mother tapped on the door.”

“Who can tell⟳ how widely you might bless others, while you were laboring to bless yourselves?”

“Bless yourself today with the gift of forgiveness. Take⟳ advantage of the gift of today's new mercy that God offers you.”

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