In making the sign of the cross, believe and constantly remember that your sins are nailed to the cross. When you fall into sin, immediately condemn yourself sincerely, and make the sign of the cross over yourself, saying: "Lord, You Who nailed our sins to the cross, nail also my present sin to Your cross, and 'have mercy upon me, O God, after Thy great goodness'" (Psalm 50:3); and you will be cleansed from your sin." Amen. (John of Kronstadt)

In making the sign of the cross, believe and constantly remember that your sins are nailed to the cross. When you fall into sin, immediately condemn yourself sincerely, and make the sign of the cross over yourself, saying: "Lord, You Who nailed our sins to the cross, nail also my present sin to Your cross, and 'have mercy upon me, O God, after Thy great goodness'" (Psalm 50:3); and you will be cleansed from your sin." Amen.

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