Sleeping in Adoration?

[SecretaryMonday]

Don’t be mad…

I always liked the story of the child Samuel sleeping in the temple near the Ark and hearing the voice of God even though he did not yet know the Lord.

Can I sleep on the floor near the Tabernacle? (Not because I would rather be sleeping than spending time in adoration.)

 

[m134e5]

Please be considerate of how distracting this could be to others. If I walked into adoration and saw someone sleeping on the floor in front of the tabernacle, I’d probably think they were mentally ill or that there was something medically wrong with them that needed attention.

 

[Bonnie]

Please be considerate of how distracting this could be to others. If I walked into adoration and saw someone sleeping on the floor in front of the tabernacle, I’d probably think they were mentally ill or that there was something medically wrong with them that needed attention.

Yes - I would likely think you had fainted or had a heart attack.

Falling asleep in the pew accidentally is one thing (and I’ve done it), but deliberately curling up on the floor to sleep is quite another. And not acceptable. Unless you are very, very young.

 

[FrancisBenedict]

Mark 14:37 And he came and found them sleeping, and he said to Peter, "Simon, are you asleep? Could you not watch one hour?

But if you fall asleep by accident, God is merciful

Matthew 11:28 Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest

 

[Fairwinds]

Don’t be mad…

I always liked the story of the child Samuel sleeping in the temple near the Ark and hearing the voice of God even though he did not yet know the Lord.

Can I sleep on the floor near the Tabernacle? (Not because I would rather be sleeping than spending time in adoration.)

I’ve seen people prostrating themselves, but not sleeping on the floor. that wouldn’t seem right. don’t do it.

where adoration is 24/7, there will be a coordinating group, so you should ask them for instructions on proper behavior.

 

[SecretaryMonday]

Please be considerate of how distracting this could be to others. If I walked into adoration and saw someone sleeping on the floor in front of the tabernacle, I’d probably think they were mentally ill or that there was something medically wrong with them that needed attention.

I should have mentioned that I have a couple of hours during the early morning when the chapel is locked to everyone except scheduled adorers, so no one else could walk in.

Falling asleep in the pew accidentally is one thing (and I’ve done it), but deliberately curling up on the floor to sleep is quite another. And not acceptable. Unless you are very, very young.

Yes, I figured (hence the “Don’t be mad” at the beginning). I was curious and after a forum search I did not see that anyone had ever asked.

 

[Lasting_faith]

I know I should not ask, but why do you want to sleep in Adoration?

 

[SecretaryMonday]

Sorry, a couple of people posted while I was replying to older responses.

But if you fall asleep by accident, God is merciful

Yes, and I’m usually good at staying awake, or at least keeping my eyes mostly open.

I’ve seen people prostrating themselves, but not sleeping on the floor. that wouldn’t seem right. don’t do it.

I won’t.

I know I should not ask, but why do you want to sleep in Adoration?

Of course you should ask. Sleeping seems to be a symbol of trust and renewal - but not literally, during Adoration.

 

[ozellis]

I have recently come to do something particularly when I am suffering anxiety, after reading my bible before bed. And that is to embrace it on my chest and go off to sleep.
I feel embracing the divine Word of God in such a way while sleeping is in itself an act of prayer and faith, and I gain great comfort from this.
As I awake during the night I seek the comfort of this Holy Book and sleep well.
I often remind my wife that nothing is ever to be placed on the bible on my bedside table as it is to be respected as no other book. It really is the divinely inspired Word of God.

God bless all, especially those who suffer from anxiety.

Ozellis

 

[Pax2u]

Don’t understand going to your scheduled adoration time and then sleeping. Sleep at home in your bed.

 

[Zekariya]

St Samuel the prophet did not sleep near the Ark. He slept in the priestly sleeping quarters (think of it like a rectory) in the Temple.

 

[Brigid34]

On the other hand, due to constantly falling asleep during the Rosary St. Therese says she felt bad. She then realized that since parents love their children as much when asleep as awake that Jesus was okay with her going to sleep then and she was sleeping in His arms.

 

[Fairwinds]

On the other hand, due to constantly falling asleep during the Rosary St. Therese says she felt bad. She then realized that since parents love their children as much when asleep as awake that Jesus was okay with her going to sleep then and she was sleeping in His arms.

nodding off during a 3.00am Adoration is one thing, curling up on the floor near the tabernacle is something much different.