Genuflect or profound bow

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Just looking for opinions and how others would handle this.

I cannot genuflect by going down on my right knee.
It’s not so much about going down as it is getting back up.

That said, I give a profound bow (from the waist) when I pass by the tabernacle, or during adoration.

I have had one person make a comment to me that I am wrong by not genuflecting, and they do it everytime they see me at Adoration. I have shared with this person that I have a health issue, but because I don’t look “sick” it is just assumed that I want to do things “my way”.

I know that that Church never asks us to do the impossible, and I am comfortable in doing what I do. My question is, would anyone here ever take it upon themselves to continue to admonish someone for something they have no control over, especially once you have learned the truth?

And how would you deal with it?
My answer has become, “Yes, I know you think I am wrong, please pray that God gives me some new joints, please & thank you.”
FWIW, that did not go over very well.
I know all I can do is pray for this person, I am just wondering how others have dealt with these types of situations.
 
I think you did the right thing, and I wouldn’t let it bother you. On the other hand, you could say very enthusiastically that you would love to genuflect and could they please help get you back to your feet, and see what happens from there.
 
Love this! I never thought of this approach! 😂😜

And I don’t let it bother me, I know that I am doing what I can. I guess I am just in awe that someone, even knowing the truth, would still continue to badger and belittle. All part of our fallen nature, I guess.
 
I live in a parish that is mostly senior citizens. I see a lot of profound or otherwise bows. No one would ever think of saying a word against that since it is allowed.

Perhaps you need to be even more clear if this person persists. "My knees no longer allow me to genuflect. I am sure that God is aware of that, so please don’t concern yourself either it any further. But thanks for caring so much about me! "
 
I think that is part of the problem. While I am pushing 50, I look about 30, and my condition is auto-immune, so I look pretty healthy. I just find it amazing how quick we are to judge people, sometimes.

I know before I became ill, I would often mumble to myself about things, but I never would have been so bold to approach someone about it.
 
What part of my body does not allow me to do you not understand?
 
My preference would be to genuflect, trust me!!
Sometimes even a slight bow can be uncomfortable, but I still try.

I know that GOd knows my heart is in the right place, I just wish that others would give the benefit of the doubt also.
 
CilladeRoma said:
I have had one person make a comment to me that I am wrong by not genuflecting, and they do it everytime they see me at Adoration.
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Ignore this person. Don’t even acknowledge their rude behavior. You’ve told them you cannot genuflect, which wasn’t their business anyway.

If they keep trying to correct you, just look at them and say “this is none of your business, please do not bring this up again.”
 
I am disabled and this is more common than most people think.

The more persistent the person is the shorter your answer should become.

“I am unable to do so.”
“Ok.”
Silence

For some, the more you try to explain the more it sounds like you are making excuses. It seems to invite discussion in my experience.

If you like, strike up a conversation on a different matter. Maybe they are lonely.
 
My wife has health issues that preclude her from genuflecting…so she bows. I can still barely genuflect, so I do. When we enter the pews together we bow and genuflect.
 
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