Do I Have to Go to Mass? Sunday Obligation Explained
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- Why do we go to Mass every Sunday? Is it because of what we "get out of it"? Is it the way it makes us feel? Is it out of love for God? Or something even deeper and more profound?
Today, Fr. Mike explains the Church's teaching on Sunday Mass obligation, and why this is the way that God has asked us to worship him.
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Hey 3 days ago we met someone whose name was Mohamed and he told me that after Catholic young preachers talked to him about Jesus he felt the holy spirit the love of God in his life and he changed his name to Michael and I though of father Mike for a second. Praise God for this conversion 🙌🏼
Thanks God. Welcome Mike!
Praise God
How do you differentiate the feeling from calm as a result of meditation? or the feeling felt after hearing a beautiful song? Is it their calm, deep, authoritative voice? Can you try to replicate that setting with the exception of God, will you feel the same? or is it in the word itself God? when I said God is it the same intense feeling or did the setting at that time helped it? I wonder where that feeling is coming from. 🤔🙂
From what I know people can get into trance with just repititive chanting or beating of the drum without reference to a specific god but just a 'spiritual realm' Fascinating! 😃
Would you believe other religions too on the basis of that feeling? I'm morbidly curious. 🤔🙂
@@terminusadquem6981 Good questions. I am also curious and it is too bad you didn't get a response. It seems a lot of believers feel and hear things and then attribute it to god telling them something by default. I would like to know how they know that's what it is and where it's really coming from.
I pray all Christians and especially Catholics know and LIVE this Truth!
It was a hard video to swallow. But I'm glad none the less. I've been struggling for so long about finding a live in person mass due to how far away or the lack of masses in my city. I need help, and it's great to know that I matter, I've never really felt as if I did.
Amen!
Thanks!
Thank you, Abdul! We appreciate your support!
While regular attendance at church is considered essential for many Christians, it is important to remember that the church is not just a physical building or a Sunday morning service.
The church is made up of people who share a common faith and who support and encourage one another in their spiritual journeys.
In this sense, worship can happen anywhere and anytime, and it is not limited to a specific time or place.
In the New Testament, Jesus himself speaks about the importance of gathering together as a community of believers, saying, "For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them" (Matthew 18:20).
In fact, the Bible teaches that worship is not confined to a specific place or time, but is a matter of the heart.
In John 4:23-24, Jesus said, "Yet a time is coming and has now come when the true worshipers will worship the Father in the Spirit and in truth, for they are the kind of worshipers the Father seeks.
God is spirit, and his worshipers must worship in the Spirit and in truth." This verse emphasizes that true worship is not about external rituals or practices but about the condition of the heart and the relationship with God.
Furthermore, the Apostle Paul teaches that believers are temples of the Holy Spirit and that God's Spirit lives in them (1 Corinthians 6:19). This means that believers can worship God wherever they are and that they do not need to be in a specific physical location to experience God's presence.
That being said, attending church can be an important part of building and strengthening a community and can be beneficial for believers in many ways, such as connecting with other Christians, learning from teachers and pastors, and engaging in fellowship.
Hebrews 10:25 encourages believers not to give up meeting together, but to encourage one another in faith.
Jesus himself valued community and fellowship.
He gathered a group of disciples around him, and he encouraged them to love one another and support one another in faith. In John 13:34-35, Jesus said, "A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this, everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another."
Jesus often gathered with people outside of formal religious settings, such as synagogues or temples. He preached to crowds in public spaces, such as hillsides and marketplaces, and often engaged with people from all walks of life.
However, it is also worth noting that Jesus did attend religious services and observed Jewish customs, such as attending the synagogue on the Sabbath (Luke 4:16). Jesus' ministry was not limited to one particular setting, but rather he engaged with people in a variety of contexts, both inside and outside of religious institutions.
Ultimately, the important thing is not the physical setting in which worship or ministry takes place, but rather the heart and intention behind it. Whether gathered inside a church building or outside in a public space, the goal should be to connect with God and engage with others in a meaningful and authentic way.
Furthermore, the Bible emphasizes the importance of personal relationships with God and pursuing spiritual growth. In 2 Timothy 3:16-17, it says, "All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work." This verse emphasizes that the Bible is a valuable resource for spiritual growth and development and that believers can learn and grow in their faith by studying and reflecting on its teachings.
Attending church can be beneficial for believers, it is not a requirement for salvation or spiritual growth.
Christians can pursue spiritual growth and relationship with God in a variety of ways, both inside and outside of a church building.
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If you find that you are not gaining anything from your current church experience, or are having trouble understanding the message delivered by the priests, it may be helpful to consider exploring other churches or denominations. By doing so, you may be able to find a spiritual community that resonates better with your beliefs, and experiences, and that can enhance your spiritual growth and development.
Each church has its unique style of worship, teaching, and community, and finding a church that resonates with an individual's beliefs and experiences will enhance the spiritual journey. Some churches may have a pastor who delivers sermons in a different way or use different worship styles, which can be more engaging for some individuals.
However, it is important to approach this exploration with an open mind and heart, recognizing that no church or pastor is perfect. Additionally, it is crucial to do proper research and discernment when exploring new churches, considering factors such as doctrine, community, and mission.
Ultimately, each individual's spiritual journey is unique, and finding the right church or spiritual community can be a significant factor in their spiritual growth and development.
I’m a Protestant considering becoming a Catholic, don’t even know where to begin. Where do I start? Can I attend Catholic mass as a Protestant? Can I go to confession? I recently had a dream where Mary appeared and told me to pray the rosary and I am, and I’m already seeing massive peace in my heart. What next?
You can attend mass but u shouldn’t receive holy communion without finishing rcia but during rcia once they teach you about confession and you understand and accept the basis of the sacrament I think you can go/they give u a chance to go
Attend mass and RCIA at a local parish so you can learn about the faith and be able to discern with God on becoming Catholic. I’m so excited for you, it is such a blessing!
Godspeed!
Glory to God😊
1. Yes attend mass
2. Attend RCIA at a local parish
3. Receive communion and go to confession only after you are a practicing Catholic who completed RCIA and got confirmed in the church.
4. Don’t feel left out about not receiving communion. Even as a confirmed catholic, there’s times where we can’t/don’t receive because we haven’t confessed our sins (especially our mortal sins) yet in confession.
5. I’m delighted to hear of the start of your conversion. Thanks be to God.
Looks like I'll be going to confession this Saturday.
Thank you Father Mike, God's peace and protection for you and yours.
Vivat Jesus.
Viva!!
Ten Commandments and the 7 deadly sins. Also look up the examination of conscience and spend time writing down all your sins, even if it was from when you were a kid. It's helped me a lot and humbled me. There's so many things I was doing that were keeping me from being in grace. We are all sinner's. Always humble yourself and return too confession. It's a wonderful gift.
It really hit me when Father said it matters to other people if we go. One time, when I was camping, I went to Mass at a strange church. I looked around and wondered who would care if I hadn't gone and would anyone miss me if my seat were empty. They didn't know me. Suddenly, I had a revelation - not really a voice, but I knew it was from God - telling me, kind of showing me, how different it would be if I were not there. I realized my presence truly mattered. Very strange feeling, but profound and humbling.
@Betty DeSapio Come on. No one would care, except when they passed the collection basket.
Awesome. Thanks for sharing
*"The Church need you to be at Mass."*
- FR. MIKE SCHMITZ
Thanks Father for neatly explaining how fair and indeed justified it is. You did pack in so much, in fact everything. *It is a 'deep dive'☆*
I've run the gamut on religious theory and doctrine, Atheism, to Agnosticism but I'm finally going back to Mass after 30 years away (I'm 35 soooo... Yeah) and hopefully can get enrolled in RCIA, as my parents didn't baptize me as a child.
I work nights and Mass is at 11:30AM but I'm fully dedicated to stop filling this hole in my soul with needless Amazon purchases and excuses, and fill it with God's light and love.
Godspeed!
I had to stop attending mass and most other things in my life to protect my mother during the COVID pandemic. This week, as soon as I walked through the doors of the Church, my heart exploded with overwhelming love which brought me to tears of joy. The Lord was saying to me: "Welcome back my friend".
Thank you Fr. Mike for speaking so clearly, seriously and beautifully about our obligation for Mass. Thank you for your loving leadership! 🙏💗
Thank you father Mike for explaining our sunday obligation. It is justice and we actually should give God more than this
5:50 "I want to love Him really, really well, really, really well." I think He wants to love you (and us all) really really really really well.😊 7:48 "We need you...you matter." Aww. God Bless.
As a disabled adult who struggles cuz I often look fine and also overestimate myself even though I should know better…
I struggle with missing mass and then beating myself up for it too.
I haven’t been able to go to mass in a couple months, and when is see the Sunday masses streamed and posted form Father Mike, I’d feel so embarrassed and guilt-ridden that I’d scroll away quickly.
This past Sunday I watched Father Mike’s mass (tho I watched it around 6PM and I’m central time sooo… I could’ve been better with timing)
I’m so glad I did! Last Sunday especially I needed to hear it. I cried from the beauty and timing.
And I pray I’ll be able to find my way back to at least the online masses and eventually I want to get back to in-person at my extended family’s parish (that I hope to become part of and eventually attend daily mass too)
I’ve been praying so much for help from God lately. I want to do better, I want to be better.
I truly sympathize. I’m in a similar situation. Talk to father when you’re in confession. My priest said neither God or folk want me at Mass on those days. It helped. I beat myself up too.
The Lord knows your heart.
Come back home. Everyone will be glad to see you again, and you’ll be happy you made the decision to return home. :)
I am just getting better after about 7 years of a chronic illness. I had to stop going to Mass and began online Mass. I was considering asking for someone to bring me the Eucharist.
Then the Pandemic hit. My life did not change one iota. It was hard for me to believe that everyone was home like me. But there you have it.
Still have not returned because we only have Masses that you must sign up for ahead of time, and the group is now mixed with vaccinated and unvaccinated.
Because I am not completely well, I do not feel I should be among the unvaccinated in large groups at this point.
I don’t think you have anything to feel guilty about. Father is talking about the able bodied not attending.
@@pjsmith4369 If you would like to be physically present at Mass but are concerned about crowding, try attending a weekday Mass where there are fewer people and they are more spread out. Also, you are in church for a shorter time. I don’t mean that this would ‘substitute’ for your Sunday obligation, since if you are unable to go on Sunday your aren’t obliged to do so. Just that if you want to get back to attending Mass this might be a way. Whether you are vaccinated or not, do what you can to protect yourself such as masking, distancing, supplements, anti-viral meds, etc. You need to take care of your health. But come to Mass if you can find a way to do so safely. Fr Mark Goring’s daily Masses at 9:00am at St Mary’s church in Ottawa, Canada were my mainstay when our churches were closed and they are still broadcast live on TH-cam.
It's always a pleasure to listen to your advice Fr. Mike, I always learn something new or a better way to explains things to my family. I also listen to you with Bible in a year, and I am so grateful to you because so much makes sense to me now. Please, never stop, you are filled with God's grace, may He bless you always! 👍🏼🙏🏼✝️🙋🏻♀️🥰
Yes, I owe God everything. As He said, “without Me you can do nothing.” . It’s one special hour for me to love Him, thank Him, remember Him. Now that I’m old, it’s harder and I live alone. Some days when I feel weak I’m afraid to go because I have to get back home and I might feel worse. (I also think I’m self indulged thus lazy). So sometimes I’m don’t go and it eats me up. I wish I knew if I’m deceiving myself to get out of some masses. I always love being there but fear for physical reasons keep me home some times. Any thoughts? I just don’t know. Am I being prudent or frightened?
Is there anyone who goes to your church that could bring you? Please ask the office. My aunt who didn't drive was brought to church for many years by a sweet couple. They counted as a blessing to them. But if not, if you feel unsafe going on your own, you are not obligated to go. Give God worship and praise on Sunday where you are when you cannot attend in person.
Try to fight the fear, that feeling is coming from the enemy, the enemy is a liar and right now he has you where he wants you...caged up at home so you can't recieve Our Lord's mercy and graces!! Tell Satan to get behind you and ask God and blessed Mary for an increase of faith and understanding and especially courage to resist the devil's tactics!! How dare him rob you of your joy! Take baby steps and keep yourself surrounded by good books and find a Bible group in the church. God Bless you, I pray God wraps His arms around you!
I work as a missionary youth minister, and we had planned to do a lesson on the Mass last night. Lo and behold, this video came out. The way Father explains the importance of the Mass and the reason for the Sunday obligation is so clear and loving, I couldn't think of a better way to explain it to my teens. I ended up using this video during part of the night, and many of them really liked it. One of them told one of my volunteers, "I never realized the Mass wasn't meant mainly for us." It was such a fruitful night. What providence!
I have a question. 🙋 Those people gone, passed away without hearing Jesus, what happens to them? will they be judged in a standard different from ours? and why can't we be judged the same? 🙂
@@terminusadquem6981 We believe that God is a God of justice and of mercy. If a child does something wrong without knowing it's wrong, how will the father judge compared to a child who does something wrong knowing full well that it's wrong? Justice would say that the second child, though committing the same offence, has the greater guilt and should be held to a stronger standard, right? Because they committed the offence even after having been taught
This is something I have trouble with. I have had problems with social anxiety, to one degree or another, my entire life. Going to Mass every Sunday, let alone on time every Sunday can be difficult. In the past I have forced myself to go despite my feeling anxious. I can understand the real grace I recieve, and the Glory I can give to God but I feel like it results in the opposite of what God really wants for me or for anyone because of the added anxiety which can remain with me for some time afterward. I think ultimately it comes down to not wanting to develop an association with my anxiety and my worship.
Goin to mass will cure your illness as well as going to Eucharistic Adoration x I suffered myself badly and I’m now free thanks 🙏 be to Jesus Christ
Consider this an invitation to receive counseling, from either a spiritual counselor or a therapist, if you’re not already. Anxiety is quite insidious in making one think they are alone in everything, and having someone help walk that journey with you can be life changing. Praying that things will be better for you someday, best of luck.
Rob, because of Father Mike, I went to Catholic Mass for the first time in almost 20 years. I'm a returning Catholic. That first mass, going by myself, I had a lot of anxiety as the "new guy," and wasn't sure if I could remember everything. I was nervous around large groups of people, especially ones I did not know. The Catholic Church I went to was almost 50 years old, well established, and one where everyone knows everybody. Having been raised Catholic, I still remembered a lot and got through Mass (didn't do Communion as I needed confession first). In the end, I felt at home. I felt warmth, relief, and thankfulness that I returned. I felt this is where I need to be every Sunday. Everyone was very kind and welcoming. I overcame the anxiety, and knowing I was sacrificing time for God, helped me overcome it much easier. It took a couple more Sundays for the anxiety to be at a low, more manageable level for me. It's not easy but it can be done. Every Sunday is an invitation. I guess my punchline would be: "If Jesus Christ invited me to Mass, would it matter if there was 1 person or 1 thousand?" Thank you for sharing your post. Anxieties are high among many these days. I hope my words, and others' here helps. Many blessings Rob, take care.
@nikola kitanovic
That is the law of attraction and also simultaneously attempting mysticism. We are not in control of how God extends his grace.
I’m no expert, but I’ve been told that for a sin to be mortal, it must be done with full knowledge and deliberate consent. If something prevents you from going to Mass, such as anxiety, then that can mean that you don’t fully consent to missing Mass. Not to say that you should just skip Mass or skip things because of your anxiety; no, the hope is that you can find help/counseling/spiritual guidance to overcome your anxiety! But in the meantime, know that God is merciful and He will help you through this. Praying for you 🙏
I needed to hear this. This Sunday I planned to go to 6pm mass because I worked during the morning masses. But, time got away from me. I still had time to get there when I noticed, and I decided to pretend to forget. I need to confess.
Please do confess and for future reference just remember that is it a matter of sin and disobeying God. There is no such thing as pretending in front of God that you had forgotten. He knows
Same thing with me many times when I plan go to the latest one, we can get caught up in other duties and not want to stop whatever it is we’re doing. The earlier the better it seems, whenever possible.
From what the Catechism says if you don't attend Mass on the Lord's Day as well as other holy days of obligations it violates the Commandment You Shall Keep the Lord's Day Holy. Which here in the United States there are five holy days of obligation which may or may not land upon a Sunday or if they land upon a Saturday or Monday would be observed on Sunday instead except for the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of Mary being that the Lord's Day during Advent supercedes other Solemnities. The five days are the Solemnity of Mary the Mother of God, the Solemnity of the Assumption of Mary, the Solemnity of All Saints Day, the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of Mary, and the Solemnity of the Nativity of Jesus (Christmas). Solemnities are major feast days most are celebrated on Sundays even been moved to Sundays like Corpus Christi, the Ascension of Jesus, the Epiphany of Jesus.
As for the Vigil Mass the evening before the actual Solemnity or Lord's Day if you attend this Mass it counts as fulfilling your obligation. People should still be aware that refraining from doing work unless it's something like caring for the elderly or sick that you are still obligated to rest and spend time with your family on Sundays and holy days obligation even if you attended the Vigil Mass the evening before.
There are excused absences such as if your sick, taking care of children, having to work because of living in extreme poverty, etc. to name a few.
Any Catholic who is a Catholic should own a Catechism of the Catholic Church. It's a book that contains centuries of knowledge pertaining to the doctrine of the Church in regards to the faith and moral teachings.
It does have some errors in it.
@@johnpglackin345a lot of
Well said and explained Father Mike!
Murder is a mortal sin, your not telling me missing mass is as serious as murder in gods eyes.
I’ve made 14600 mortal sins . What happens too me?
Obviously, God is loving you, or you wouldn't be watching this video. God is tugging at your heart, don't deny Him His glory! Please join a catholic Bible group..it becomes much clearer the deeper your relationship with your father is in this world. God Bless you!
My advice from experience: Never allow obligatory church attendance take the place of KNOWING Him.
Church is the only place you can eat His Body and drink His Blood. I don’t know any other way that’s better to know him than that
This is a reminder to all catholics. I sometimes take the Sunday mass for granted especially when I'm late or stressed. attending Sunday mass is an obligation to worship our Creator, the King of all Kings! That no matter how difficult life is, we have to spare our Sundays to God!
Thank you Father I was that idiot, left the one and only Church in searching the LORD IN A gutter... what I fool I was... i knew now what a completely fool I was.. now I love GOD more, things are more clearly now, i worship him completely at Mass, remembered went to the daily Mass, just before the lockdown in 2020, I cried and cried and cried at Mass when the priest announced that the church will close down for lockdown.... I cried and cried and cried during the MASS... I didn't know what happened to me I dIdn't want to part from the BLESSED LORD, I knew I am going to miss him... I just couldn't stop crying... at the end of the MASS, I hid my face. I always looking forward to be with him at MASS...
So beautifully explained Fr Mike! Thank you and may GOD continue to bless you and your ministry!
Jesus never said you have to consume bread every Sunday for him. It's only Catholics who take this literally. This is why The Protestants who did away with traditions made up by humans don't practice communion.
Also you don't have to pray specifically on Sunday during mass. You can pray at any time in any place. Don't let priests or pastors guilt you into thinking you need to come to mass or else you're sinning against God.
I thought 💭 I was JESUS CHRIST Mike! I am Mamoosh 👨🏾💻🤘🏾
you're lying! God's words, Jesus Christ own words, he never said "eternal covenant"
he said "this is my blood of the new testament"
the old covenant and the new covenant is between God and the Jews.
some damnable heresy of replacement theology creeping into this video.
but with roman catholicsm, it is natural. condemned and a damnable thing, but natural
that command in Hebrews of not forsaking the assebly of ourselves together
has nothing in that line of scripture talking about assembling for a sacrifice! you lie again!
I love you Father Mike!! You have changed my life with the Lord's word hearing BIAY, Thank you! God bless you!
Simple answer, no. Longer answer, God is within you, so you have the ability to go within and connect to him yourself instead of joining a mind control cult that demands your money.
Wait...I thought going to mass on Saturday evenings (vigil mass) counts?
Fr. Mike, our former pastor told my husband that he doesn't have to go to church and ever since that conversation he has stopped going . That man is no longer a priest but the damage is done. I'm certain that my husband mistook the statement but he is convinced that Mass is not necessary. Praying for him with the constancy of st Monica bu to no avail. Any suggestions?
I have suggestions. Talk to him. Tell him it IS a necessity. Show him this video. Tell him that he was taught something inappropriate and that it's more than enough evidence that this person is no longer a pastor. Shame on him for not knowing what he was supposed to
Not to mention excluding noncatholics from the Eucharist? I don’t recall Jesus excluding anyone, are not the teachings of Jesus all about INCLUSIVITY?
This is what I’m saying. Dating a Catholic. Plan on marrying, but I don’t consent to marry in the church, as God is omnipresent. Because of this, he is going to be excluded from their traditions. Where is this scripturally? It doesn’t seem fair.
I’ve heard the sunday obligation is new, relative to Church history. Is this actually the case? I’ve heard various people say it started for the laity (every single sunday) not until after the protestant reformation.
Being a part of the church has always been a necessity
In my Theology of Home book, it describes a sense of obligingness in hospitality that reflects justice being done. We offer people our time, our resources, and our possessions. How much more do we offer up what is the best of us to God and return to that ultimate sacrifice again for solace? Some daily mass goers will tell you how it is the bread that sustains them during the day not simply once a week.
One of Father Mike's most important videos. WHAT DO I OWE GOD??? The saints will ask us why we didn't fulfill our missions, keep the Covenant.
To tell the truth, I come from a Catholic background and I remember, as a youth, that the Mass was incredibly boring. It was unbearable. Left the Roman Church and became a Christian. Came to believe in the Lord Jesus as my Lord and Savior for the first time in my life at 22. Am now 68. Am so blessed. Have never regretted my decision.
Praise God
Father, what about people who work on sundays? I go to church twice during the week but I work sundays on our loca hospital so unless I am on leave, I cannot go on sundays and unfortunately in my town, mass is only on Sunday morning when I’m at work. Would God be angry with me wven though I can’t go because of work commitments? Thank you
The answer is no
Thanks Fr. Mike for explaining the importance of Mass.
I'm really grateful you explained the underlying reasons why Catholics refer to Sunday Mass as an obligation.
As a Protestant who has grown to appreciate a lot of Catholicism, I can see a fuller meaning behind it now, rather than just a rule based requirement.
However, to consider it a mortal sin is simply not scriptural and seems very manipulative, unless it is plainly taught and I've missed it somehow?
No, we should not forsake the assembling of believers, but His Word never says that we are in danger of eternal damnation if we don't attend a worship service.
What date was this rule added?
I like to know that myself
The crazy thing I just can't get past is God/Jesus never wrote a single word. Even the commandments, written by the finger of god, were smashed by Moses. We have NOTHING. It's ALL written or said by MAN. Seems if there is a God he'd tell us himself.
Faith was passed down mostly through Tradition for many centuries. Most people couldn't read and we didn't have ready access to written words until the invention of the printing press until the 1500's. Things can be true even if they aren't written down. The majority of the population being literate is actually a very new development in human history. We still aren't at 100%.
I am now 58 years and have been a Catholic a my life. I have not gone to mass for 3 Sundays recently. I am disgusted with the news that St.Francis Church in Malacca has been hit by misappropriation of RM1.5 mil which was for the renovation and repair of the church. Most of church staff have been laid off so that the bews would not be expiosed and no police report was made. The Bishop of the diocese should take full responsible for this as he gives the go ahead or signs the cheques. The parish priest is defenitely involved. I am disgusted because they keep asking for donations from the congregation with all kinds of reason. The priest involved is Fr. Cyril. He is now not in Malaysia but transfered/ or moved to India. Bishops and priest today are pig headed and totalitarian because no one can question as to where the money went. These money are from church goers and they are not rich. Can the vatican or the Nuncio pls investigate and ex communicate all there ROGUES IN ROBES.????
That’s absolutely horribly disgusting!!!🤮
But mortal sin breaks our relationship with God. Not going to mass doesn’t. What if I go to mass every single day and then Sunday comes and I’m just exhausted. I still worshipped Him the best way I could that day but didn’t do the drive to mass. Then my relationship is broken? It’s not! It just doesn’t make sense…
You are absolutely right
I had to miss mass two weekends in a row recently due to being around people with viruses. Didn't want to spread it, so I watched the virtual mass on this channel. It still does make me think about mortal sin though.
I've been there just recently. Lol I confessed just in case
@Tom stay safe and offer praying thee rosary God Bless 🙏🏻
When in doubt, confess yourself! Every time I miss mass I feel so guilty about it even if I had a legitimate reason for not making it. I rather go confess than to continue feeling the guilt
I have to preface with, I know I cant speak for God, but I truly believe that God knows our circumstances, and understands that missing Mass during sickness is not the same as missing Mass because you "just don't feel like it today" which is truly sinful. I've also heard a priest say that if for some reason you have to work on Sundays, you can make up for it during Saturday evening Mass. Also, people who are disabled, elderly, or very ill, can still get the Eucharist through a church ministry that distributes it. Hoping these tips will help.
@@NICKWAPPERER117 Saying you confessed just in case is actually really worrying. Obviously if you were in a situation like the comment above than it’s clearly not a mortal sin.
a sin ... understandable ... but "mortal sin" ... makes no sense to me. That's like committing murder, which these do not equate in any way. i just don't get why no going one week, would cut you off from God like an unbeliever (mortal sin). We can worship the Lord everyday, anywhere. "You will not worship on this mountain or that, but in spirit and in truth"
That’s why we need to check if these things are taught in scripture. And it’s not
Father Mike, I am Catholic and I attend church whenever possible. but It bears repeating that over 7.5 billion people disagree with you. Many of the people who have quit going to mass quit going because of people like you who feel some obligation to tell everyone else how to worship God. That is an arrogant mistake you continue to make. Invite people to church and start sharing the Gospel. You will be surprised who shows up when you do that.
Well said
How do you know with certainty that God wants you in the Catholic Church as a Christian believer?
Stupid question, but I am asking anyway: I tend go to Mass on Saturday evening as my parish offers confession the hour before. Should I go again on Sunday? They utilize Sunday's reading.
Why not
There is a question I have if I go to mass And take holy communion . Is it OK afterwards I can go to a movie Not every Sunday they're every once in a while or is that a break in the sabbath day.
You can go
Bullying, threats, intimidation, scare tactics, a bad neighborhood? Moral disagreements?
Thank you Fr Mike 🌟
Every Holy Mass, heard with devotion, we receive in our souls marvelous effects, abundant spiritual graces.
When we receive the holy communion at mass we experience great joy & strength. It's the constant reminder of God's love for us.
When the Mass is being celebrated, the sanctuary is filled with countless angels, who adore Jesus Christ.🌻
The angels surround and help the priest when he is celebrating Mass.
can we miss if we have chronic severe fatigue?
What if I travel to a city where there is no Roman Catholic church (Beijing, PRC comes to mind); what spiritual exercises can I perform on a Sunday?
What a beautiful message, Sunday is obligation because we show our love and worship and daily mass is pure love and joy and an investment in eternal life.
Book, chapter and verse FROM the Bible that states Christ attended Mass. Or that He commanded it!!
Book, chapter and verse that states Sunday is Holy Day declared by God!!!!!!
----Isaiah 58:13-14 Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
13 “If you turn back your foot from the Sabbath,
from doing your pleasure on MY HOLY DAY,
and call the Sabbath a delight
and the HOLY DAY of the Lord honorable;
if you honor it, not going your own ways,
or seeking your own pleasure,[b] or talking idly;
14 then you shall take delight in the Lord,
and I will make you ride upon the heights of the earth;
I will feed you with the heritage of Jacob your father,
for the mouth of the Lord has spoken.”
READ THAT LAST LINE AGAIN!!!
Unless you want to insist God is a liar!!!
----Is that Bible wrong?? A lie???
REMEMBER, I DID NOT WRITE IT!!!!
Who is right??? The churches that teach Sunday as a holy day, or is GOD RIGHT????
Jesus declared: John 14:6
Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. ... No one comes to the Father except through me.
----So, when a church teaches what contradicts what Jesus taught, which one is true??? A church?? Or Jesus? If you say the church is right, that implies Jesus ia a liar?? That makes ALL the 4 Gospels and ALL the NT ALL LIES!!! Throw it out!! When you insist Jesus is God, that implies God is a liar. There goes ALL of the OT!!!
If you insist Jesus IS right, that implies the church lied!!! Which is it??? God? Or mere men?
Jesus Christ needs to come back and save us from this world.
What if your burnt out from work and depressed?
i struggle with this concept. do we even “owe” our parents? what can we give a god that created all and doesn’t need anything from us? i promise i’m not trying to be contrarian or anything but i want to understand. i’m rarely motivated to go to mass other than every once in a while. like i probably make it once a month 😩
We can give God what He asks us for :1 hour per week at Holy Mass on Sunday :)
Due to covid and more viruses I cannot be in a crowded Sunday mass . Is it still a sin if you go to the week days masses does that work?
No
Well said Father! I think it's important to add that if someone rarely or never attends Mass, it's incredibly easy for them to forget about the faith. Going to Mass each Sunday serves as a constant reminder to keep God in our lives. So if you skip Mass one week, that could lead you to skipping multiple weeks, months, or even years. Then eventually you may not even give God a second thought. This is incredibly dangerous. So please, never miss Mass unless it is for a reason beyond your control (like illness or a broken down car).
Welp, looks like I'm going to Confession and Mass tomorrow (Thursday) and this Sunday
amen amen amen yes,,, we owe him everything... he's giving us the breathe of life... sunday Mass is the best .. his only Son Christ the LORD
Hi Fr. Mike - There is a piece to this video that I think needs being addressed. There are many of us who have serious health issues or work/live in serious risk areas where it’s not really still 100% safe to go to mass even with COVID vaccinations and so on. While many of us acknowledge that nothing will replace the Eucharist and worship in person, what do you have to say for those who that is their number one reason that they are staying away/remaining watching virtually? Unfortunately it does not help that many parishioners still are also uncharitable as well when it comes to being mindful about COVID as well. Many of us have been to masses where only days later to get a call from the parish saying someone tested positive who was at mass and now we have to quarantine. So that fear for many is very valid and real. TL;DR how can we address those concerns and be gentle with those parishioners who are staying intentionally away from mass due to the Pandemic because they can’t trust their own brothers and sisters to keep each other safe? Thanks Father Mike!
I hear you, and your concerns are mostly founded. A few things I hope will help: 1) The vaccine, and now boosters for those with high-risk conditions, are available and scientifically shown to be effective. Also masking. Assuming you are doing these things, trust the science, God's design, to keep you safe, not other people. 2) It can be hard to return after a long time away. My anxiety definitely slowed my family's return. Discussing your feelings and questions with the local pastor or parish staff might help; they want you there. And therapy. I needed it to heal my injured brain. No shame. 3) Reflect on how important this is not just to God but to YOU. Are you making in-person Dr visits or shopping? Could you equate the two in terms of safety? Could you accept additional risk for His sake? 4) Finally modify if needed. Find another parish with higher ceilings or fewer attending per service or simply following better practices. They exist. If all else fails, streaming Mass does fulfill your obligation if truly homebound. Many parishes offer to deliver Eucharist to these folk as well. Grace and peace!
Just go to Mass! Stop all the manic reasons for missing! Christ is there.
honest question. I grew up as catholic but never really 'got it'. From my understanding you MUST go to mass on Sunday or its a mortal sin. It doesnt matter if you go to daily mass every other day. Or if you go to a wedding at 2PM on a Saturday. If you do not go to mass starting at like... 7 PM on a Saturday through 11 : 59 on a Sunday you committed a mortal sin and need to go to confession or else you are damned.
Why does God need me to go to mass during this time period or else I have divorced myself from God? Does God value Sundays that much that I could go to mass EVERY OTHER DAY OF THE WEEK but if I don't go on Sunday than thats a mortal sin?
The Roman Catholic Church is in error on this. The Catholic Church can’t add extra requirements for heaven
Is it ok to not go with a cold? I can still exercise and feel fine but I don’t want to get any of the elders sick. Feel conflicted
It’s fine
Thanks for making these videos! 🙏
I’m 70 years old male and if I missed mass 100 times in my life it’s a lot . Those Sunday’s that I missed mass I feel an emptiness , like I missed something for the whole week . At mass I feel a peaceful.
sunday mass is fruitful / is food for the soul and mind and heart and spirits .....
There is only one church to go to in the area I live. I go every Sunday but I really don't like the way it is done. 30 minutes of singing 25 minutes of preaching. Anyway I go.
Try Latin Mass
I agree Father, but why were the Masses suspended during the pandemic, or worse an RSVP to even attend? I’m 78 and Mass is not the same anymore. No holy Warner font, pews ribboned off, and asked participants. I and others watched televised Masses because we thought we’d catch COVID, and denied the sacraments. I think people got used to not going and now wonder why they need to go back!
was expecting a mini dive, but this turned out to be a DEEP dive! thank you for this, Fr. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit.
I remember someone saying 'I accept the concept of a God but one who takes attendance is more difficult to believe'. That Catholics believe you will burn in hell fire for eternity just for missing Mass sounds a bit harsh.
I don't think it's a mortal sin if you miss Mass, I think the organization wants you to think that because mass is the only way they're going to make their money,
Whether you go to a church for mass or an altar in your own home its still worshiping God all the same
Yep
since we are saved by grace through faith(Ephesians 2:8-10, John 6:29, John 6:47)...if missing mass is considered a mortal sin, then that is a work.
Your right
A priest only visits my area twice a month. The other Sundays it is a 4 hour round trip and frankly, I can't afford the gas. I pray at home and observe a day of rest but it's also stressful to think I'm in a state of mortal sin over this difficulty.
One sin doesn’t separate someone from God. The Catholic Church is in error on this.
My question is say you know you won’t be able to make it to the Sunday mass for one reason or another can you go to a mass a different day like the Saturday mass?
I have gotten told yes. Might want to double check with somebody else. Saturday works best for me and that's when I usually go. I'm assuming as long as it's a different reading, etc you're attending each week. Not sure though, I am still learning.
@@mxfpe Saturday Mass fills your Sunday obligation if it is an evening Mass, like 5 or 6 p.m. or even later. Attending a 2 p.m. Wedding Mass on a Saturday doesn't count for Sunday.
sunday mass is an invitation as a community to worship god, I go because I love jesus and i want to receive him and strengthen my relationship with my wonderful, loving creator, without god I am NOTHING,and I owe god everything
My brother's parish only has Mass on two Sundays every month.
On the Sundays where no Mass is available, they gather their children for Morning Prayer in the home and litanies where appropriate.
Where’s this parish located?
Love you Father Mike. I will be at Mass today.
Thank you Father Mike. God bless you!
Fr. Mike: First I love you and your videos. A request: Please do a video about Catholics who despise other parishioners and stubbornly refuse to acknowledge their bretren. I have seen this for decades in many different churches. It is a problem, as I watch them walk up to Communion and receive the body and blood of Jesus. Are they blind??
What do you mean?
"What They KNOW About You".
(1991) Asbell and Wynn
So now you know.
That scripture in the book of Hebrews is commanding not to forsake the assembly of the believers, saying on Sunday and proclaiming it to be the mass is adding to the scriptures.
Also I must say, all who are worshipping any god and not God the Father only, such are worshipping devils and sacrificing unto devils and not to God.
Here’s my struggle-if my teenager refuses to go to Mass next Sunday, would it be just to torture him for five minutes as punishment?
No.
So eternal damnation (mortal part of mortal sin) with never ending torture does not fit with my logic of justice.
If it would be too harsh for me to do, why would an All-Loving God be okay with it?
I like your logic
I watched this video because I haven’t been practicing Catholic for several years. This is a decent video, but my reoccurring thought is I didn’t ask to be born. Plus, life hasn’t been the best to me. I’m looking for a solid reason to go back to church.
Excellent explanation Father thank you
Sadly I have missed many but not anymore I go daily now
After seeing and hearing how the church preached jesus's humble decent qualities and looking around at expensive marble , polished granite, expensive robes, gold chalices forty years ago I realised church was an unhealthy place to commune with God, I'm glad I never went again 🤙
Is it ok to attend on Saturday instead of Sunday?
Saturday evening is fine. It needs to be evening though. A Saturday Wedding Mass at 2 p.m. doesn't count for Sunday.
Father, this is an extreme assumption but if I had to do just one thing, what is more valuable? Going to mass daily, going to adoration daily, praying daily, fasting daily, performing charity? I know that if done sincerely and with the heart one thing takes us to the other one buy please respond what would be #1.
I dont go to Mass because it would make my parents angry if I did. My fathers priest was one of the ones named in the original Boston Globe report. Even though nothing happened to anyone in my family, my father wants me to have nothing to do with the Catholic church.
You have great parents
Going to Mass just to get the Eucharist because we're renewing our covenant when we do that . Because when we go to Mass I feel closer to God and I love listening to the priest Kevin Gates message what he has prepared for us . Because the priest has put his time in preparing God wants us to know . I will not dare stay home when I'm not sick what's the car won't work that's different that's a different. There might be a time where can I go because I was in the very bad accident 1997 my arthritis is very bad in my spinal area if I'm hurting very bad God understands so far everything is okay but I can't get inline protecting of the Eucharist so the priest brings it to me ungrateful that they do that I'm a senior citizen I'm age October I will be 68 and I'm worried that my license will be taken away stop very good I've taken to know which test. My wife told me if I can't get to confession she will order a Huber they will take me there and bring me back home. Put here in town we have a care car for the senior citizens if I have a doctor's appointment who are dentist appointment forever I need to go with within town it's two hours round trip. Reason I was saying all this I would have a way to church if my license is taken away .
I'm not comfortable with the claim that we're not there to get anything out of Mass. We're there to get rightly ordered and set our priority right. When we get this, we're worshipping God intrinsically.
Whether you or not you believe his message, Father Mike is a terrible communicator. He needs to learn how to slow down, speak clearly, and lose the up-and-down inflection.
There are people that go to Church every time, and yet, they are not good people.
Some of us have to work on weekends, a live streamed mass suffices.
Some priest are all the time in Church, and commit atrocious acts and don’t even get punish by law. Go figure.
Missing “mass” is a mortal sin punishable by an eternity in hellfire,
Sunday is the day of the sun god that is why th Catholic Church changed the sabbath
From Saturday to Sunday.
The monstrance is a sunburst a homage to the son god.
Dec 25 is the birthday of the sun god,
Starting to get the picture yet?
Sin is sin. No matter what the sin is. The wages of sin is death. If anyone truly seeks forgiveness from Jesus our Lord and Savior, he/she should repent and believe. Become reborn in Jesus Name! To repent doesn't mean confession. It means to change one's mind, thinking or thought that is so powerful it changes that person's life. It is by grace through faith in Jesus Christ that we have salvation. If anyone has questions read God's Word! Ask for clarity and answers and He will give it to you! You can worship God anywhere just like Jesus tells the woman at the well. John 4:20-24. Going to church on Sundays is important because you can fellowship and praise God as one. We the people are the Body of Christ. The church is just a building. Plain and simple. The people who believe in Jesus and who are reborn again make up the Body of Christ. Praise Jesus and I hope anyone who reads these words seeks after Jesus with all of their heart, mind and soul. In Jesus Name. Amen.
I wonder if you are a practicing Roman Catholic? We believe going to mass on Sundays is an obligation.
@@camilleodonnell4021but does scripture or the church say missing mass breaks your relationship with God
There is no excuse for not going to mass Unless I am sick Or the churches closed There's another pademic they closer church . Even with that you can watch Miss mass on line . If you live in the area that you're sno didn't you cannot go you can watch it online. I will make all efforts To go to mass and Portage of the holy communion. It goes Body and blood It is not symbolic it's actual the body in blood Christ.
@Ascension Presents Hey Father Mike, good video. I’m a young Catholic who goes to Sunday mass every week. But I’m curious, how do I answer a Protestant who’d say that I’m trying to “earn” my salvation because I believe that I “owe” it to God to go to Sunday mass every week, since salvation doesn’t come from our works?
According to the Bible the Sabbath day is Saturday and I'm Catholic.
So there's that.