Weird Question re: Procession

[blackforest]

Does anyone else’s procession resemble more of a 100-yard dash than the beginning of Mass?

I grew up bowing as the cross passes, a practice that I know is acceptable but not required, and still do it frequently out of habit. But I can’t do it anymore at my current parish because the acolytes whoosh by me so quickly I can practically feel the breeze.

I’m not feeling angry or nit-picky about it; it’s just an odd and curious practice. Could it be because my parish and sanctuary are so huge and Father Good Priest is in a hurry to get started? Young and nervous acolytes, perhaps?

 

[CRV]

Young and nervous acolytes

This would be entirely possible!

Whilst I don’t bow to the processional cross as it passes by, though a lady who sits in my pew does, I do however bow to Father as he passes by - processing both in and out. This lady also does this (at least I have observed her doing so on occasion) as do a couple in front of me.

 

[Beryllos]

Could it be because my parish and sanctuary are so huge and Father Good Priest is in a hurry to get started? Young and nervous acolytes, perhaps?

Could be. Might not hurt to ask. Young acolyte might not have thought about it and may appreciate your perspective.

 

[Gorgias]

I grew up bowing as the cross passes, a practice that I know is acceptable but not required, and still do it frequently out of habit. But I can’t do it anymore at my current parish because the acolytes whoosh by me so quickly I can practically feel the breeze.

And this prevents you from bowing… why?