Missing mass - Page 3

Maybeasister · #31 Jun 9, '12, 8:07 am

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Originally Posted by Jestergirl

Please don't talk about my parents that way I find it really upsetting. I'm lucky to have my parents.

I know people in my class who are so nasty but the adults think butter wouldn't melt and they such show offs. I hava a reason that I started not going to mass in the first place and I feel its more important to be a good person.

Well, what? It's true. It's the parent's job to make sure their children go to Mass. I actually am incapable to go to Mass this weekend because I'm visiting my sister and she's about as non-Catholic as it gets. Plus, my dad had to go back to Reno to work (He's not Catholic either, but he would still take me to Mass).

So, you think this reason is better than what God has to offer you? A good person would go to Mass every Sunday and if they can, more than that.

onjac · #32 Jun 9, '12, 12:56 pm

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Originally Posted by Jestergirl

Hello,

I started missing mass a few weeks ago and I find that I'm really not missing it as much as I thought I would.
I'm enjoying being able to spend time with my friends.
My parents say I don't have to go back to mass if I don't want to and when they go I love finally being home alone for a while.

However I love Jesus so much and I still pray. Is missing mass ok as long as I'm a good person and love Jesus????

Hey there again.

Missing Mass as a Catholic is a big deal. Sure, you can be a good person and still love Jesus even if you don't go to Mass. But can a Catholic honestly say that she loves Jesus with all her heart if she didn't attend Mass when she is physically capable of attending? I know you brought up an issue in another thread but I won't go into that.

As a Catholic, you have promises to keep which includes attending Sunday mass and holy days. I get what you mean about enjoying your time alone or with friends. If I didn't have to attend Sunday Mass, that'd be great and way more convenient for me. But it's only 1 hour of my time and considering what Jesus did for the whole world, I should at least be able to do that.

I don't want to be harsh but this is a slippery slope you're talking about.

I just wish the best for you.

The Curt Jester · #33 Jun 9, '12, 1:20 pm

I always remember a prayer book that has the quote from the bible of Our Lord saying: "Could you not watch one hour with me? "

It's not much to ask.

Missing Mass because you have more fun away from it is putting yourself before Our Lord. How can you claim to love Jesus when you're basically saying "Jesus, I love you so much but I have no time for you because I'd rather be with my friends"?

arkwright · #34 Jun 9, '12, 1:22 pm

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Originally Posted by Jestergirl

Is missing mass ok as long as I'm a good person and love Jesus????

Jesus wants you to do all of these things as part of living the Christian life .

Yes be a good person ,in the power of the Holy Spirit loving all who are part of your life .

Yes love Jesus , and also His Father and the Holy Spirit who pours love into our hearts so that we can love .

And don't forget the Eucharist . Jesus is Lord , and he commanded us to celebrate His Supper in His memory .

Perhaps tomorrow , the Feast of the Body and Blood of Christ , will be a good day to renew your committment to Jesus in the Eucharist .

God bless you .

peace2u2 · #35 Jun 9, '12, 5:31 pm

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Originally Posted by anonymous in fl

Jesus is physically present to us at the Sacrafice of the Holy Mass!

If more people actually knew and believed that, there would literally be stampedes to Mass!

Remeber the multitudes who followed Jesus? They couldnt get enough of Him!

Why oh why do people not want to see Jesus when he comes specifically to see YOU!

So sad.

I agree with you. If they only knew that Jesus is really present at Mass, they would never leave the Catholic Church - "Father, forgive them; for they do not know what they are doing."

7 Sorrows · #36 Jun 10, '12, 9:36 pm

i started a new job the end of March and am working many hours. i am getting up in years and recovering from a broken ankle last year. at my job, i am on my feet 9 hours a day. i have stopped atttending Mass because Sunday is my only day off and i am emotionally drained from starting a new job and physically exhausted from such a demanding job. i just haven't had the energy to make the commitment on Sunday.
there are other issues i am dealing with at the moment, but i can't say that i feel bad about it or that i am committing a grave sin. on Sundays it is more important for me to get the rest i need and to spend time with my family.

Annabelle Marie · #37 Jun 10, '12, 10:32 pm

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Originally Posted by 7 Sorrows

i started a new job the end of March and am working many hours. i am getting up in years and recovering from a broken ankle last year. at my job, i am on my feet 9 hours a day. i have stopped atttending Mass because Sunday is my only day off and i am emotionally drained from starting a new job and physically exhausted from such a demanding job. i just haven't had the energy to make the commitment on Sunday.
there are other issues i am dealing with at the moment, but i can't say that i feel bad about it or that i am committing a grave sin. on Sundays it is more important for me to get the rest i need and to spend time with my family.

You don't think it's important to spend time with your Father (God)? One hour out of the day is too physically exhausting? Do you go any other time?

Seven Days without Mass makes one weak.....

7 Sorrows · #38 Jun 11, '12, 10:29 am

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Originally Posted by Annabelle Marie

You don't think it's important to spend time with your Father (God)? One hour out of the day is too physically exhausting? Do you go any other time?

Seven Days without Mass makes one weak.....

no, i don't go any other time. to be honest, i really don't see how attending Mass has been helping me since i converted to Catholicism over 3 years ago. i get burned out - especially from the start of Advent to Easter. i stayed away from church for 25 years and thought maybe being Catholic would make a difference. my faith was weak to begin with.

Angel Bradford · #39 Jun 11, '12, 10:37 am

We come together as a community because we need to be reminded that I am not the only Christian in the world. As different as we all are, we are all searching for the same God. The community reminds us of that. And when we come to Mass, we hope and pray that we glimpse the presence of God in this place – in the scripture, in the Eucharist, and in one another.

peace2u2 · #40 Jun 11, '12, 11:45 am

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Originally Posted by 7 Sorrows

i started a new job the end of March and am working many hours. i am getting up in years and recovering from a broken ankle last year. at my job, i am on my feet 9 hours a day. i have stopped atttending Mass because Sunday is my only day off and i am emotionally drained from starting a new job and physically exhausted from such a demanding job. i just haven't had the energy to make the commitment on Sunday.
there are other issues i am dealing with at the moment, but i can't say that i feel bad about it or that i am committing a grave sin. on Sundays it is more important for me to get the rest i need and to spend time with my family.

This is the perfect quote to use as an example of how the things of this world cloud our minds, our hearts and our souls and ultimately do what the devil wants. . . which is to keep you from knowing, loving, serving and glorifying Jesus.

Kind of like being an ancient Israelite and being a slave to the Egyptians.

If God did not think it was important to put Him first (thats right before your spouse, your children, and yourself) He would of instead said, "Remember To Keep The Sabbath Holy Any Old Way YOU Feel Like". But that is not what He said. In fact the first 3 Commandments are about God. They are first and so He shall be first.

1. I am the LORD your God. You shall worship the Lord your God and Him only shall you serve.

2. You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain.

3. Remember to keep holy the Sabbath day.

Walden Pond · #41 Jun 11, '12, 12:24 pm

Hi 7Sorrows,

I'm sorry to hear you haven't been attending Mass. You obviously believe in God and hope to make it to Heaven. God's Third Commandment (Ex 20:8) states "Remember the sabbath day, to keep it holy. Six days you shall labor and do all your work, but the seventh day is a sabbath to the Lord your God."

I understand how exhausting life can be. In your original message, you listed many blessings God has bestowed on you: a new job at the end of March, getting up in years (you're still alive!), you recovered from a broken ankle last year, and you have a family to spend time with. Sounds like a lot of great reasons to give thanks to God.

You mentioned you don't feel as if you are "committing a grave sin." God works in mysterious ways, and I found it interesting you used the words grave sin.

Concerning Mass attendance, the Catechism of the Catholic Church states (#1389) "The Church obliges the faithful to take part in the Divine Liturgy on Sundays and feast days and, prepared by the sacrament of reconciliation, to receive the Eucharist at least once a year, if possible during the Easter season. But the Church strongly encourages the faithful to receive the holy Eucharist on Sundays and feast days, or more often still, even daily."

# 2180 " The precept of the Church specifies the law of the Lord more precisely; "On Sundays and on the holy days of obligation the faithful are bound to participate in the Mass."

#2181 "The Sunday Eucharist is the foundation and confirmation of all Christian practice. For this reason, the faithful are obliged to participate in the Eucharist on days of obligation, unless excused for a serious reason (for example, illness, the care of infants) or dispensed by their own pastor. Those who deliberately fail in this obligation commit a grave sin."

I hope life becomes less burdensome for you.

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Matthew 11:28 "Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest."