tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9166176.post4238801140476994992..comments2023-07-08T09:49:02.800-04:00Comments on GW Catholic Q & A: "Is missing Mass a mortal sin?"Fr Greghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17394217028562458631noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9166176.post-76645364333222559142012-09-12T03:30:41.845-04:002012-09-12T03:30:41.845-04:00ref the comment "believe that the Church rega...ref the comment "believe that the Church regards the intentional failure to attend Mass on Sunday to be an offense of the same magnitude as murdering a person, cheating a senior out of his life savings, or having sex with young boys. If this is true, then a lot of pretty good Catholics are going to wind up in hell"<br /><br />Mortal sins don't have a ranking, murder number 1, rape number 2 etc. It is however about your relationship with God and how a mortal sin breaks or harms that relationship.<br /><br />To borrow a quote from catholicvu -- Mortal sin utterly severs the sinner's relationship with God and Church. It can only be repaired by true repentance and the asking for forgiveness from God and Church (confession, the Sacrament of Penance). Mortal sin is committed not so much in regards of breaking a commandment or regulation, but by the motivation of the heart.<br />Life In Another Townhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00654247200741913123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9166176.post-41980184362172544922012-06-01T09:37:38.811-04:002012-06-01T09:37:38.811-04:00I've been considering studying abroad in Japan...I've been considering studying abroad in Japan and O don't know how accessible mass will be for me there. I want to stay close to God and celebrate mass with him. But what if I can't find a catholic church? Or simply it's too far to commute? If I read the missal and try to pretend I'm there is that better?..Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9166176.post-31287359055846582972012-01-14T00:51:53.610-05:002012-01-14T00:51:53.610-05:00It is very hard to believe that the Church regards...It is very hard to believe that the Church regards the intentional failure to attend Mass on Sunday to be an offense of the same magnitude as murdering a person, cheating a senior out of his life savings, or having sex with young boys. If this is true, then a lot of pretty good Catholics are going to wind up in hell.<br /><br />The church has flipped its opinion on the sinfulness of many issues in the past: from eating meat on Friday to usery (money lending for profit). I think that the position of the Catholic Church on mass will also change, if it has not done so already.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9166176.post-26513749374386023642011-06-12T08:18:43.271-04:002011-06-12T08:18:43.271-04:00I must take medications in the morning and they pu...I must take medications in the morning and they put me to sleep so it is not safe to drive. I go on Saturday afternoon to compensate, however on Sunday Mass in the morning after I take my medication it is out of the question. So if I cannot go Saturday, I cannot go Sunday. I do not think that is a any kind of sin.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9166176.post-73140914360274145162011-03-09T14:56:47.629-05:002011-03-09T14:56:47.629-05:00Is there another way to make Confession other than...Is there another way to make Confession other than physically? Is there a site for 'internet' confession?WTFLARRY!https://www.blogger.com/profile/01688097094393912650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9166176.post-76835626692534316892011-03-09T14:48:39.868-05:002011-03-09T14:48:39.868-05:00How does one find TV stations that carry The Mass?...How does one find TV stations that carry The Mass? And, if one is not able to receive the Holy Eucharist or making confession,does the TV station qualify for observing Mass?Victoriahttp://Victorianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9166176.post-86010457101145609442010-04-18T18:45:50.130-04:002010-04-18T18:45:50.130-04:00So is it wrong to plan a two week camping trip in ...So is it wrong to plan a two week camping trip in Canada because there is no opportunity to attend Mass on Sunday in the remote area?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9166176.post-51089311980417451202009-12-12T23:53:54.527-05:002009-12-12T23:53:54.527-05:00I live in Atlanta where it is easy to get to Mass ...I live in Atlanta where it is easy to get to Mass on Saturday for Vigil, not easy to get to Mass on Sunday because of transit cut backs due to the recession, and I am not near the train. I don't drive. Today we have rain and sleet, possibly snow. Tomorrow may be better. I know I love God and God loves me. If I can make it to Mass tomorrow, I will. I regularly attend Vigil. If I cannot attend Mass this week, God loves me no less. I attend Mass at least weekly & sometimes several times per week. If I don't attend tomorrow, it is not a mortal sin. The Church may say otherwise, but I am at peace.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9166176.post-66387803208618082212009-11-22T22:46:28.954-05:002009-11-22T22:46:28.954-05:00is missing mass cause of having a college baseball...is missing mass cause of having a college baseball game a sin?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9166176.post-62726742590891362352009-01-21T14:18:00.000-05:002009-01-21T14:18:00.000-05:00If you are physically unable to attend Mass on a d...If you are physically unable to attend Mass on a day of obligation (Sunday, Holy Day of Obligation), then it's not a mortal sin because you are not freely choosing to miss.Fr Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17394217028562458631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9166176.post-68175752392847543542009-01-21T14:09:00.000-05:002009-01-21T14:09:00.000-05:00Is missing Mass on A sun. or a holy day a mortal s...Is missing Mass on A sun. or a holy day a mortal sin if you can't get there because of bad weather?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9166176.post-30153427642130813362009-01-21T14:08:00.000-05:002009-01-21T14:08:00.000-05:00Is missing Mass on sun. a mortal sin if you can't ...Is missing Mass on sun. a mortal sin if you can't get to church because of snow or ice?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com