Posture during Adoration

[BarbaraJean1]

What is the correct posture during Adoration? If there are readings (Gospel, prayers of the faithful) should we be upstanding? I find it very difficult to stand during these times.

 

[Mtatum1958]

You do what you are able to do. For example, I cannot kneel without doing physical damage, so I don’t. It doesn’t make my worship less efficacious.

 

[Roseeurekacross]

Any posture you are comfortable with. Sometimes people even fall asleep. If there is Benediction , let the priest and congregation guide you in copying their responses and posture

 

[otrrl]

you should do what is comfortable for you – and what is safe, too. Bring an extra cushion to sit on, if you need it. Your presence is more important than your posture.

 

[mrsdizzyd]

I’ve only ever been to silent adoration with benediction. If I ended up at an adoration with reading, prayers, etc. I’d probably follow the congregation’s lead.

I was injured for a time this year and I wasn’t able to stand or kneel without some difficulty. I just sat. No one said anything about it. I see elderly or ill people sitting through mass without anyone saying anything or being bothered.

You should do what you are physically able. Don’t worry.