INQUIRY
Submitted by Lucille_ on Mon, 01/25/2010 - 09:49.
Happy New Year!
For the first time in 2010, I was not able to attend the Sunday Mass. I woke up late probably because I'm still adjusting my bio-clock. Also, I did not receive a confirmation from a friend if she could give me a ride after Mass.
My question is: Will it be alright if I can skip attending Sunday Masses and just have my own personal reflection in the height of winter season if I can't find a ride back home? The hottest temperature right now is 1 degree Celsius and the snow is at least four-inch thick.
I am a bit scrupulous at times:-)
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Sunday Mass obligation
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Dear Lucille
You can find comprehensive coverage on our Sunday Mass obligation, based on Canon Law - the Church's code of law - and the Catechism of the Catholic Church here.
I would say that if Sunday Mass is your normal priority and a situation arises where it is very difficult for you to go, because of illness, bad weather, uncertain transport, and so on, thenI would think the obligation doesn't apply on that particular occasion. I think too that it would be good on that occasion to set aside time for prayer, perhaps using the readings for Mass for that particular Sunday or holyday of obligation if you have them.
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