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We can hope! But I thought the "open arms and palms" by the laity for the Our Father was supposed to be stopped. But the priests really don't say anything. Like the encyclical on Confession... never heard a word about that either.

It used to bother me until I really thought about it and asked myself "why?" - hey, if it makes them happy, go right ahead. I doubt anyone will be judged on whether they bow or genuflect, open their arms during the Our Father or keep them by their sides, etc., etc.

Snowing again here. Just to add to the 5 or 6 inches we got last night. *sigh*

274 A genuflection, which is made by bending the right knee to the ground, signifies adoration, and for this reason is reserved to the Most Blessed Sacrament and to the Holy Cross, from the solemn adoration in the liturgy of Good Friday until the beginning of the Easter Vigil.

Three genuflections are made during Mass by the priest celebrant: after the showing of the Eucharistic bread, after the showing of the chalice, and before communion. Special features to be observed in a concelebrated Mass are noted in their proper place (see nos. 210-252).

If there is a tabernacle with the Blessed Sacrament in the sanctuary, the priest, deacon and other ministers genuflect to it when they approach or leave the altar, but not during the celebration of Mass itself.

Otherwise, all who cross before the most Blessed Sacrament genuflect, unless they are involved in a procession.

Ministers who are carrying the processional cross or the candles bow their heads in place of a genuflection.

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Again, that is genuflection for the Blessed Sacrament in the Tabernacle. And a bow for the altar.