Whenever we are about to perform a good deed, or when we see or feel that we might commit a sin.
Carlos Gimenez, Barrio (Context: children in a religious institution are answering catechism questions)
This sounds like a great way to prime yourself. Crossing yourself has all the wrong connotations, but a gesture meaning “I choose good.” should help in general. (I like the fist-over-heart Battlestar Galactica salute.)
Having a whole set of gestures, along with pithy quotes, should prove even more effective.
Carlos Gimenez, Barrio (Context: children in a religious institution are answering catechism questions)
This sounds like a great way to prime yourself. Crossing yourself has all the wrong connotations, but a gesture meaning “I choose good.” should help in general. (I like the fist-over-heart Battlestar Galactica salute.)
Having a whole set of gestures, along with pithy quotes, should prove even more effective.
ETA: Or is that reserved for “I choose whatever they aren’t expecting”?