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Rhamiel
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it is a serious sin
to be mortal a sin must be a serious sin
you have to know it is a serious sin
and you have to be freely choosing to do it
so if something important kept you from attending Mass, then that would not be full freedom
if you do not go just because you do not wanna go, and you know it is a sin, then yeah, then it would be a mortal sin
to be mortal a sin must be a serious sin
you have to know it is a serious sin
and you have to be freely choosing to do it
so if something important kept you from attending Mass, then that would not be full freedom
if you do not go just because you do not wanna go, and you know it is a sin, then yeah, then it would be a mortal sin
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AMDG
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Okay, I got a problem (and sorry for using your post for an answer to my problem.) It's a serious sin to miss a Holy Day of Obligation, I know that. And I wanted to go. Even checked at the hospital if they were having a Mass then--the answer is "no"--both priests are away this week and only Wed. and Sun. are covered. So I was planning to go to the civilian Mass right before visiting husband. Little did I know that hospital decided to move husband to another area last night (he's improving--yay!) Anyway, that has me calling children to tell them their dad has been moved (honestly that's a kindness, I can't tell you what a heart-stopping moment it is to find dad gone from hospital room--it's better that they know beforehand.) Of course that means I'll miss civilian Mass.
Anyone know if this then is a sin?
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MikeK
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It doesn't sound like a sin to me. You are caring for the ill and letting your family know where he is. Those are important tasks and if you cannot possibly do that and attend Mass, then skip Mass. Yuo might also consider looking a little further away for a Mass later today or this evening. I found one scheduled for after suppertime tonight. It will be a bit of a drive, but that's how it goes.
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Talk to your priest, AMDG. 
I dont know what 'taking care of the sick' entails.
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Yes, intentionally missing Mass - for the reason not wanting to go - is mortal.
A day of 'Obligation' means you are obliged to go.
And really - who would want to miss? He gives us so much - 60 hours a year is all His Church asks to give Him thanks and praise.
Put the shoe on the other foot - say you have a 'friend' who you invite to your house once a week, but they dont want to go?
And that same friend - when they need something calls you cos you have the 'ability' to help them.
Wouldnt you feel a little dejected they felt it was a real bother to be with you for an hour a week or something - yet when they need you - they are right there asking for something?
Why do we want treated better from our friends and then turn around and treat God like He doesnt matter til we need Him?
All rhetorical - to get the mind pumping to mull over.
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I dont know what 'taking care of the sick' entails.
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Yes, intentionally missing Mass - for the reason not wanting to go - is mortal.
A day of 'Obligation' means you are obliged to go.
And really - who would want to miss? He gives us so much - 60 hours a year is all His Church asks to give Him thanks and praise.
Put the shoe on the other foot - say you have a 'friend' who you invite to your house once a week, but they dont want to go?
And that same friend - when they need something calls you cos you have the 'ability' to help them.
Wouldnt you feel a little dejected they felt it was a real bother to be with you for an hour a week or something - yet when they need you - they are right there asking for something?
Why do we want treated better from our friends and then turn around and treat God like He doesnt matter til we need Him?
All rhetorical - to get the mind pumping to mull over.
Peace.
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AMDG, I have been told since day one that having a sick loved one excuses one from Mass. It is not a mortal sin if you are actively involved in their care & are staying close by them at the hospital. Talk to your priest but I'm sure you'll be excused.
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