Question on Bishop's reverence of the Book of Gospels and my posture

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**Today our Bishop was the main celebrant at Liturgy, with the rector con-celebrating and a Deacon assisting. This happens at least once a month in my Diocese.

After the Gospel is read by the Deacon he brings the Book of Gospels to the Bishop. Father continues to stand until the Bishop reverenced the Book and then the all sit down.

I always feel awkward sitting down before the Father and Deacon do. I am usually the last person to sit down however I still sit before any of the clergy in the sanctuary.

Does anyone know the proper posture for those in the pews during this time?**
 
You are correct. The rest of the congregation are wrong. However, beware of being like the proud mother at the parade whose son was the only one marching in step.
 
jimrob said:
You are correct. The rest of the congregation are wrong. However, beware of being like the proud mother at the parade whose son was the only one marching in step.
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This is what I thought - however it would be a great teaching on respect and posture.
 
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This is what I thought - however it would be a great teaching on respect and posture.
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I am in a Cathedral parish, and our bishop celebrates Mass with us about twice a month. Even so, people don’t seem to have caught on to the blessing with the Gospel book. We’ve had it in the bulletin even. So, the deacon, after proclaiming the Gospel and before leaving the ambo, says “please remain standing.” It seems to work.
 
GwenL said:
I am in a Cathedral parish, and our bishop celebrates Mass with us about twice a month. Even so, people don’t seem to have caught on to the blessing with the Gospel book. We’ve had it in the bulletin even. So, the deacon, after proclaiming the Gospel and before leaving the ambo, says “please remain standing.” It seems to work.
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**OM gosh - what a great idea. I will pass this on. Thank you so much and blessings.

BTW does the same hold true with any other priest as main celebrant and the Deacon proclaiming the Gospel?**
 
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