Double Genuflection at Mass

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Is it appropriate like at Adoration? I feel a desire to be particularly reverent of the Eucharist. My main concern is with being in the way. The aisles are probably four feet wide I’m about 1 and a half. Also is it okay to kneel on the ground instead of the kneelers?
 
As long as you’re not causing a scene or a dangerous situation where someone might trip or otherwise get hurt do whatever you feel moved to do.
 
I can’t think of a time people genuflect during Mass. When did you have it in mind to do this?
 
Sorry, before and after. When I’m entering the pew @suscipemedomine
 
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It looks like the OP meant while entering and exiting the pew, but let’s not forget that on Christmas and the Annunciation we genuflect instead of bow at " and by the Holy Spirit was incarnate of the Virgin Mary, and became man." in the Creed (though I almost never see anyone doing this and I’ve yet to see a single parish PRINT THIS in the program).
 
If I was RC, I’d use the kneelers in church during Mass. However, I’ve seen people kneeling on the floor during Adoration.
 
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Sorry, before and after. When I’m entering the pew @suscipemedomine
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I don’t think of entering and exiting the pew as being something that happens “during” Mass so (in my mind, at least) it comes down to preference. I suppose if someone wants to do things properly, they should follow the instructions of the bishops. Here’s what the USCCB says on the topic:
What are appropriate signs of reverence with respect to the Body and Blood of Christ?

The Body and Blood of Christ present under the appearances of bread and wine are treated with the greatest reverence both during and after the celebration of the Eucharist (cf. Mysterium Fidei, nos. 56-61). For example, the tabernacle in which the consecrated bread is reserved is placed “in some part of the church or oratory which is distinguished, conspicuous, beautifully decorated, and suitable for prayer” ( Code of Canon Law , Can. 938, §2). According to the tradition of the Latin Church, one should genuflect in the presence of the tabernacle containing the reserved sacrament. In the Eastern Catholic Churches, the traditional practice is to make the sign of the cross and to bow profoundly. The liturgical gestures from both traditions reflect reverence, respect, and adoration. It is appropriate for the members of the assembly to greet each other in the gathering space of the church (that is, the vestibule or narthex), but it is not appropriate to speak in loud or boisterous tones in the body of the church (that is, the nave) because of the presence of Christ in the tabernacle. Also, the Church requires everyone to fast before receiving the Body and Blood of Christ as a sign of reverence and recollection (unless illness prevents one from doing so). In the Latin Church, one must generally fast for at least one hour; members of Eastern Catholic Churches must follow the practice established by their own Church. [source]
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I don’t think that would be particularly appropriate if the Eucharist isn’t exposed, but there’s nothing wrong with it. Definitely don’t do it, though, if there’s no tabernacle or the tabernacle is empty.
 
In the Ordinariate we still genuflect at the Et incarnatus as is done in the EF. It’s become so much of a habit I often find myself doing it at an OF Mass too.
 
Same here. I haven’t assisted at the O.F. on a Sunday in years so the few times I find myself at one, on a solemnity, during the week that calls for the Creed to be said I habitually drop to the floor… then bounce right back up. I was totally just tying my shoe, guys! 😬
 
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If you want to follow the liturgical books you should not do a double genuflection either for Eucharistic Exposition or for Mass.

The 1984 Ceremonial of Bishops has:

“1103 Genuflection in the presence of the blessed sacrament exposed for public adoration is on one knee.”

It has footnote 394 which refers to another liturgical book, Holy Communion and the Worship of the Eucharist Outside of Mass, no. 84:

“84. A single genuflection is made in the presence of the blessed sacrament, whether reserved in the tabernacle or exposed for public adoration.”

An instruction about genuflecting is in the Ceremonial of Bishops:

“Reverence toward the blessed sacrament

71 No one who enters a church should fail to adore the blessed sacrament, either by visiting the blessed sacrament chapel or at least by genuflecting.

Similarly, those who pass before the blessed sacrament genuflect, except when they are walking in procession.”

The Roman Missal changes these instructions for during Mass, in the part I have highlighted:

“Genuflections and Bows
274. A genuflection, made by bending the right knee to the ground, signifies adoration, and therefore it is reserved for the Most Blessed Sacrament, as well as for the Holy Cross from the solemn adoration during the liturgical celebration on Good Friday until the beginning of the Easter Vigil.

During Mass, three genuflections are made by the priest celebrant: namely, after the showing of the host, after the showing of the chalice, and before Communion. Certain specific features to be observed in a concelebrated Mass are noted in their proper place (cf. nos. 210-251).

If, however, the tabernacle with the Most Blessed Sacrament is present in the sanctuary, the priest, the deacon, and the other ministers genuflect when they approach the altar and when they depart from the sanctuary, but not during the celebration of Mass itself.

Otherwise all who pass before the Most Blessed Sacrament genuflect, unless they are moving in procession.

Ministers carrying the processional cross or candles bow their heads instead of genuflecting.”

[The books I have quoted are Ceremonial of Bishops, Liturgical Press, 1989, ISBN 0814618189. The title page has “PREPARED BY INTERNATIONAL COMMISSION ON ENGLISH IN THE LITURGY”. Holy Communion and Worship of the Eucharist Outside Mass, E.J.Dwyer (Aust.) Pty Ltd, first published November 1975. The Roman Missal is published by Catholic Truth Society, the edition used in Australia and other countries. Excerpts from the English translation of Ceremonial of Bishops © 1989 International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation (ICEL). Excerpts from the English translation of Holy Communion and Worship of the Eucharist Outside Mass © 1974 ICEL. Excerpts from the English translation of The Roman Missal © 2010 ICEL. All rights reserved.]
 
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