When the Tabernacle is in the Sanctuary, it is usually very visible. Some churches, however, have the Tabernacle in a side chapel, sometimes called an “Adoration Chapel”. When that is the case, the Adoration Chapel should be easily seen and accessed. I’ve been to some churches where the Adoration Chapel was behind a glass wall, easily seen but still a separate room, and some where it wasn’t visible but it was readily obvious where to go to reach it.This may sound like a strange question, but in one parish I have been to, the Tabernacle is very visable but in another (older) parish I have visited, I don’t see the Tabernacle anywhere! I was under the impression that the Tabernacle would be in plain sight so as to genuflect. Any suggestions? I guess the next time I go I could ask someone, but I don’t want to appear ignorant. Thanks!
Btw, a “deep” bow is where you bend from the waist, (if you can).If the Tabernacle is not present, we just bow deeply to the altar.
For what it’s worth, although red is the most common color, there has never been any requirement in that regard, and in some places white is more common.Yup… and wander around next time after Mass and look for the Red vigil candle which indicates the presence of the Eucharist.