From what I read in the OP, it wasnāt the noise from her holding her rosary that was so distracting- it was the slamming of doors and the waving of her hands to get the attention of someone else in the chapel simply to āsay helloā. Neither of those things need to be done in adoration. We try to observe quiet in the libraries when itās obvious people are studyingā¦Itās not too much to expect that others would do the same in adoration. The clanking of the beads was probably the āstraw the broke the camelās backā for the OP who was trying with others in the chapel to observe the reverent atmosphere of being in the presence of Christ. A simple reminder from the parish priest in the bulletin or a small sign posted outside the chapel door reminding people to try and be quiet would probably go a long way in reminding those that adoration is a āquiet placeā and to take care not to be chatty with others or slam doors.
Hmm, I sympathize Catholicmamajoy, because I have had these preferences during the high mass, and even when I visit other parishes out of town that I am not used toā¦
While this is just an outside judgment, given the details I still believe itās an isolated incident relating to oneās comfort zone, because it wasnāt something the OP was used toā¦
In my Adoration Chapel, all those giving company to the Blessed Lord , are
usually quiet throughout. Sometimes theyāll make some noises, not dissimilar to the OPās example exiting and entering. Sometimes you will hear a woman silently praying under her breath ā which is beautiful to me by the way. As for this lady entering the chapel and then waving? Iāve seen a lady
leaving down the aisle, seeing an elderly woman saying āhiā , go over and embrace her while she was kneeling. Again, to say Hello, isnāt so egregious either even if this woman the OP mentioned did it poorly in her brief greeting. The overall context seemed less to do with possible irreverence and more to do with oneās comfort zone.
When I visit in the afternoon. Outside the windows, at times Iāll hear men gabbing it up. One time a woman did not have her cell phone on silent, went to the back entrance answered and left. One would think they have heard it said by their priests, to silence their cell phones. But people with their free will, will not always do what you expect them to do. Even if others have told them already. I donāt think itās our place to rashly dole out judgments because these things happen.
Especially at the foot of the cross, they were not exactly reverent conditions either for
Mary, John and Mary Magadalene but they suffered through the commotions there and kept their eyes on the Lord. I think St. Paulās advice, to bear those who are weaker in faith, than you applies in this case. It is not good to suddenly think in the pew,* "I thank you God that I am not like that woman, making all this noise, " * which could lead to spiritual vanity. I know this because Iāve been tempted to think I now
know how to act during mass and almost look down on people, who may very well BE irreverent during the Mass. Especially when one time, some parents couldnāt keep their young kids in order. Luckily by that point I was aware not to fall trap to this thinking, so I was praying for the others in the pews not to think badly on the kids or the parents like I would have done in the past.
If itās a persistent thing on part of the individual slamming kneelers etc. That could be addressed by seeking a pastor to put a notice when entering pews or something. The rest I donāt think are glaring offenses.
Maybe the woman is new to adoration. Iām sure the Lord will give her the grace to being more sober.
ā¦ unfortunately, this carries over with even as you said, entertainment mediums.