At first glance, the situation might seem strange, since the purpose of the ritual—to channel power and intent toward a specific individual—is lost when it physically takes place over a screen that serves merely as an intermediary rather than the object of blessing.

Ritual Misconnection: The Perils of Remote Intercession

At first glance, the situation might seem strange, since the purpose of the ritual—to channel power and intent toward a specific individual—is lost when it physically takes place over a screen that serves merely as an intermediary rather than the object of blessing. This suggests a discrepancy between intention and action. Consider the statement from source link txt (page 12), which discusses that if the priest performing the ritual makes the sign of the cross, it could imply the possibility of affixing a "seal" not only of grace but also of something negative. It is emphasized there:

"Faith in 'hexing' and the fear of it are precisely attachments of the gaze to evil. But if God is not in our field of vision, then we ourselves are in a state of falling away from God. Suppose that after some time this 'crossed' witch decided to repent and return to the Church.

Should the priest baptize her again?

The priest should indeed verify the depth of her repentance. Ascertain the extent of her resoluteness in renouncing her witchcraft past. Call her to publicly repudiate Satan and his deeds. Impose a penance as needed. But should the priest make the sign of the cross over her? Making the sign of the cross would mean that Satan can affix his seal on a human soul with the same strength as the Savior, capable of destroying the God-given gift of baptism in a person."

This discussion draws attention to the fact that the very ritual of making the sign of the cross carries significant symbolic and spiritual weight, and its performance outside of direct contact with the individual may lose its original intent and even lead to an outcome contrary to what is desired. In other words, if the intention is directed at a specific person but the action occurs over a screen, it may indicate an incorrect understanding or execution of the ritual.

Thus, such a case should be seen as a deviation from the norm, where the expected spiritual impact does not match the method of its delivery—a reflection of the profound symbolic danger of improperly performing the sign of the cross.