tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8604080738678475033.post8529035226924507153..comments2023-07-28T09:40:38.679-04:00Comments on Messy Wife, Blessed Life: No Kneelers?Mandi Richardshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14641577291206420549noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8604080738678475033.post-92165069198532473572012-05-21T04:21:22.469-04:002012-05-21T04:21:22.469-04:00Episcopalians/Anglicans and Lutherans kneel. Vari...Episcopalians/Anglicans and Lutherans kneel. Various other denominations also kneel as decided by each individual church.Kelleyhttp://briceandkelley.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8604080738678475033.post-22108830920168887602012-01-07T02:06:14.272-05:002012-01-07T02:06:14.272-05:00You brought up an interesting point. Sometimes I w...You brought up an interesting point. Sometimes I wonder if "modern" churches are not installing kneelers because they want to be "more like the protestant churches" I really don't know the reasoning. When I was in college one of the chapels didn't have kneelers but it was just chairs and for some reason they were ALWAYS rearranging the chapel. However almost EVERYONE knelt after communion.Beth Anne @ Beth Anne's Besthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10094756369530433566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8604080738678475033.post-37544642460614451922012-01-07T00:03:08.958-05:002012-01-07T00:03:08.958-05:00Our new church here has kneelers... but very few o...Our new church here has kneelers... but very few of us kneel. Our church in Chicago was like that and we asked the Pastor why. Turns out that if not everyone is able to kneel (so in Chicago, the balcony had no kneelers) then the congregation should stand (and make the reverent bow, etc.) during the consecration. But I can tell you, we never bowed. Here, I kneel and some of the abuelitas kneel, but that's about it. In fact, from what I can tell, the congregation does not bow during the Nicene Creed either. But on the flip side, we have acolytes at every Mass and the servers all wear albs. So it's kind of a cross between traditional and modern, I guess. But we like it.Karianna@CaffeinatedCatholicMamahttp://caffeinatedcatholicmama.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8604080738678475033.post-85069495915896966452011-07-28T12:38:26.405-04:002011-07-28T12:38:26.405-04:00It bothers me when kneelers are not provided too. ...It bothers me when kneelers are not provided too. I feel like all too often, American Catholic parishes (especially new parishes) take a policy that is intended for extreme situations (packed crowds, illness) and "create" the extreme situation (no kneelers, so now people with knee problems will have a hard time kneeling, so gosh we should all just stand). The "problem" is often blamed on funds... "Oh this is a new parish, and we just built the skeleton for now. We'll add more when we get the funding." And the kneelers never come, etc. Meanwhile, a fancy multi-purpose hall is built... you get the drift. Another example: a few local parishes would replace Confession times with "general group confessions"... the kind you're supposed to use only when folks are say, going off to war and literally have no time for a private confession. Huh? :) I am not saying everyone who stands has bad intentions but coming from a Diocese that pulled tricks like this all the time (and yes, in some instances, disobedience was clearly the issue), I definitely have a hard time when I encounter these situations. I hope you find a parish you feel comfortable with!Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04966555296621723142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8604080738678475033.post-15104928760053368422011-07-26T15:44:55.567-04:002011-07-26T15:44:55.567-04:00That is a tough one. I think that kneeling is grea...That is a tough one. I think that kneeling is great, but it isn't essential and the bishops can change their preferences any time they like. In fact, is it not the case that the ecclesial movement move relied upon by the Pope has permission to *not* kneel wherever they are in the world?<br /><br />So for me the need for docility to my local church would outweigh my preference for kneeling... except that if the not-kneeling went along with certain other things the way that it often does then my husband might not be able to stand it, so we would then take advantage of the fact that American Catholics are no longer required to be a part of the parish that is geographically closest to them. <br /><br />I pray that God gives you wisdom in discerning what is right for you now!Raehttp://nowealthbutlife.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8604080738678475033.post-42835008097980128362011-07-26T14:54:12.314-04:002011-07-26T14:54:12.314-04:00I have to say, it drives me crazy when there aren&...I have to say, it drives me crazy when there aren't kneelers or people don't kneel during the Eucharistic prayers at a church (the exception is of course as you mentioned, health reasons or something that prevents a person from kneeling). I struggle with the sin of pride very often in my life....so it is critical to me that I kneel to show the Eucharist respect and to humble myself in front of Him. <br /><br />I agree that kneeling is important to our Catholic identity. As much as I'm aware of, protestant churches do not do this, which seems to support a direct link between kneeling and being in the presence of the actual Body and Blood of Jesus. To preserve our identity, as well as to clearly show that we believe we take the real flesh and blood of Our Lord at Mass, kneeling must be preserved.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06478837043080098087noreply@blogger.com