Deirdre Geraghty

I usually watch BBC 1 on Sunday mornings as it has my sort of programmes. This morning I was reflecting. What does it mean to make the sign of the cross? You know, that action when a person taps their forehead, stomach and two shoulders. When I was young and a Christian l used to do it in church every time everybody else did it – but no idea if it meant something or why I did it. Also, why do people light a candle – l like candles but why light a candle in church? – what does that mean? – is it an offering to the gods? Interesting!