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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My own personal take on it is that you should do what helps you to concentrate and focus on the prayer.  Looking around with head up and eyes open can be distracting ("Our Father, who art in heaven.  Look, that lady's dress is hideous! Did I remember to turn off the coffee pot?  Hallowed be thy name").

Head bowed can be a sign of respect whether for God, or for the environment even if you are a non-believer, as can the uplifted arms if that's your style or is common in your church.  In our Catholic parish you see some members with their hands open at about chest-level rather than folded but not the full-on arms raised above their heads the way you might in a Baptist or more evangelical church.

Sometimes I close my eyes, but these days mine tend to be open so I can keep an eye on my kids, which does mean I'm a bit less focused on the praying these days![/quote]

Unless you don't believe in prayer and you're in church for something else, like supporting you kid who is going to the catholic school there.[/quote]

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