Missing Mass a mortal sin?

[ApostlePete]

I read on the net that missing mass is a mortal sin but I read here that its okay. I tried looking at the Catechism but didn't find it.

any facts or bible quotes?

2. also, are regular catholics in heaven or are they stuck in purgatory until judgement day? I know prophets,saints are up there but what about everyone else?

 

[shredhead320]

Hebrews 10:14 ,"By one sacrifice he has made perfect for ever those who are being made holy."

 

[BoranJarami]

I would love to comment, but our belief systems are so far apart that I doubt my advise would be of any use to you. I can, however, recomend this, ask an admimistrator to move this thread to the catholics section under congregation. If you don't, most of the advise you will get will probably be from protestants and be of little value to you. It is very likely that some comments (while not intending to) will be insulting to you.

I hope you find the answers that you are looking for, and if you ever feel like discussing our different views, let me know. I would love to get into the discussion.

 

[Elijah2]

Mate, read Colossians 1:8.

No if you miss mass it isn't a mortal sin. That's called condemnation.

Always remember that to be a Christian you follow our Lord Jesus Christ, not the "traditions of man".

Religion is religion. Christ-centredness is being in Christ, our Lord Jesus Christ.

Now if you know our Lord Jesus Christ then you will know that as long as you have faith in HIM, and you love HIM, and you forgive those people who sin against you, and you love those people the same as you love our Lord Jesus Christ.

Then mate, don't worry about what other people say, because if you are right with our Lord Jesus Christ, then who can be against you.

PM if you want to have a talk.

Love in Christ

 

[Radagast]

I read on the net that missing mass is a mortal sin but I read here that its okay.

Well, it's not okay -- the Bible tells us to meet on Sunday:

Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching. (Heb 10:25)

 

[Catholic Wife]

I read on the net that missing mass is a mortal sin but I read here that its okay. I tried looking at the Catechism but didn't find it.

any facts or bible quotes?

2. also, are regular catholics in heaven or are they stuck in purgatory until judgement day? I know prophets,saints are up there but what about everyone else?

You will get a better (and more accurate) response on the One Bread, One Body forum.

 

[janny108]

I agree with the poster who suggested getting your questions answered in the Catholic forum should you want to keep being a Catholic. But I'll just say if you are sick or a child is sick, for example, that's no condemnation because you did not happen to make it to church that day. Some people have to work too. Our pastor understand that.
Jan

 

[MikeMcK]

I read on the net that missing mass is a mortal sin but I read here that its okay. I tried looking at the Catechism but didn't find it.

any facts or bible quotes?

No where in the Bible does it say that this is a sin.

2. also, are regular catholics in heaven or are they stuck in purgatory until judgement day? I know prophets,saints are up there but what about everyone else?

There is no Purgatory.

Roman Catholics have the same opportunity to respond to the Gospel as anyone else. Simply being a Roman Catholic or engaging in Roman Catholic rituals doesn't save any more than being a Baptist or a Methodist does.

Those who repent and put their faith in the person and atonement of Jesus Christ will be saved.

Those who don't will die in their sins and be cast into the Lake of Fire.

 

[Sketcher]

I can't give you a Catholic answer. I can tell you why I don't believe in mortal sins if you like.

 

[Dace]

what is a mortal sin anyway? isn't that like rejecting the holy spirit permanently?

Edit: Ok I just looked up mortal sin in wikipedia and i'm sorry but that really doesn't make any sense to me

 

[Catholic Wife]

what is a mortal sin anyway? isn't that like rejecting the holy spirit permanently?

Edit: Ok I just looked up mortal sin in wikipedia and i'm sorry but that really doesn't make any sense to me

Basically, there are two kinds of sin, venial and mortal.
A venial sin is an offense that is judged to be minor or committed without deliberate intent and thus does not estrange the soul from the grace of God.
A mortal sin is one that is so heinous it deprives the soul of sanctifying grace and causes damnation if unpardoned at the time of death.

Three things are necessary for a sin to be mortal:
1. Serious matter (things listed in this examination);
2. Knowledge or firm belief that the act is seriously wrong prior to committing the act;
3. Full consent of the will.

All three of these conditions must be present simultaneously for a sin to be mortal. This means that if you did not know the act was seriously wrong, then you are not guilty of having committed a mortal sin. If you did not will the act, e.g., if you were forced or if it was in a dream, if you were impaired or emotionally distraught or terrified, etc., you are not guilty of the act committed.

2. also, are regular catholics in heaven or are they stuck in purgatory until judgement day? I know prophets,saints are up there but what about everyone else?

I suggest you read what is in the Catechism to learn official Church teaching about particular and final judgements, heaven, hell, and purgatory.
PART ONE: THE PROFESSION OF FAITH; SECTION TWO: THE PROFESSION OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH; CHAPTER THREE: I BELIEVE IN THE HOLY SPIRIT; ARTICLE 12: "I BELIEVE IN LIFE EVERLASTING"

 

[PenelopePitstop2]

I came from a Catholic background and whilst we were told at school we had to go to mass it was not taught that it was a 'mortal' sin.

Although I was christened, went through first confession, holy communion, confirmed etc. attended mass and benediction, I did not become born again until I was 17 and asked Jesus into my life. The bible is know my guidebook and for me sin is sin. God does not categorise it, He said ALL were guilty there are no levels mentioned. The good news, is that Jesus paid the price on the cross and if we repent and accept His forgiveness our sins are forgiven, whatever they are. I beleive if I died today I would be in heaven because this is what the bible says.

So I understand where you are coming from and you may get various answers to your question but if you really want to know, the Holy Spirit will teach you and give you the answers you seek through prayer and the bible.

 

[Elijah2]

Well, it's not okay -- the Bible tells us to meet on Sunday:

Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching. (Heb 10:25)

Where does it say that it's a mortal sin. WOW, am I going to have problems when I die!

 

[Elijah2]

what is a mortal sin anyway? isn't that like rejecting the holy spirit permanently?

Edit: Ok I just looked up mortal sin in wikipedia and i'm sorry but that really doesn't make any sense to me

Yes, it is confusing when man gets into the act.

Mortal sin, is Scriptural. Now "Unpardonable Sin" is!

Punch Unpardonable Sin in to the Google site, and you'll get a good idea

 

[SemperFidelis]

As I see it, the problem isn't just missing mass, but more the fact that if you can't dedicate an hour or so a week to worshipping God, then you are obviously putting something else ahead of him.

Of course there are exceptions, if you are sick or if one of your family is sick and needs your care, or if you are somewhere that is nowhere near a church (although you would have to think such places are not all that common), however,think about what it is saying if you prefere a sleep in, or to watch the football game, or whatever, instead of going to Church.

Just my thoughts,

Blessings,

Steve

 

[russmoon]

response to question 2

I think the portrayal of heaven, Hell and purgatory are greatly inaccurate. Dante's work and much of the political involvement of the catholic church during the middle ages makes me quite skeptical. My personal belief of hell is a place without God

 

[RichardT]

hahahahahahahaha

 

[Dace]

Yes, it is confusing when man gets into the act.

Mortal sin, is Scriptural. Now "Unpardonable Sin" is!

Punch Unpardonable Sin in to the Google site, and you'll get a good idea

yes that certainly clears it up, thanks. What was really confusing me though was the thing with "mortal sin" where you go to your priest and confess and are forgiven but if you die without haveing confessed your latest "mortal sin" you go to hell! I mean, what if you die in a car crash on your way to church to confess, seems rather harsh. anyway, as its just a catholic thing I wont worry.

 

[Controverse]

I don't remember seeing anything about 'mass' in the Bible.

That said, I doubt it's a mortal sin to begin with. But to be a Christian is to follow God, not Man. So therefore, your reasons for going to mass in the first place are the first things to look at.

Arkaine