Why do Catholics bow during the Doxology?

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What is the origin of a profound bow while saying “Glory to the Father, Son & Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now & will be forever.”
 
Hi,

In our culture bowing is an expression of submission. We bow when we say or chant the doxology as we submit to God’s authority and sovereignty over

See: uhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bowings.

Fr. Vincent Serpa, O.P.
 
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