What postures and gestures are used during the celebration of the Hours?
Standing: All stand for the opening verse and the hymn. Local custom will determine whether the participants are seated for the psalmody. All stand for the Gospel Canticle (after all, it is the Gospel). Sign of the Cross: The Sign of the Cross is made three times during the celebration: 1) at the opening verse (when the Invitatory is used, the Cross is traced on the lips), 2) at the beginning of the Gospel Canticle, and 3) when receiving a final blessing. Sitting: In general, the assembly is seated for the recitation of the psalms, during the reading and responsory. Bowing: A profound bow is made at the singing of the doxlogy. This includes the doxology of the Opening Verse, the Hymn as well as the Psalms and Canticles. In addition, the Roman rite provides for a slight bow of the head at the name of Jesus, the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Patronal Saint of the place, and the saint of the day.
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