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by mysticdeliria on March 14th, 2007
Genuflecting is a gesture of honor to Jesus and to His Real Presence in the Blessed Sacrament in the tabernacle. A candle lamp hangs near the tabernacle to signify that Christ is present inside it.
You don't genuflect, at Good Friday services, because the tabernacle is empty. The door is opened and the candle lamp is extinguished, as if in mourning.
You also don't genuflect when re-entering the pew right after Holy Communion, either, because the Body of Christ is now actually in you.
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