A question about mass

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I know that it is a sin to miss mass. But is it still a a mortal sin to not go to mass do to circumstances that I can’t control. I just got a new job and I will be required to work on Thanksgiving week , I also will end up missing mass this weekend do to things out of my control.
 
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Don’t have a job that requires you to miss Mass, it’s as simple as that. There are exceptions to that rule, like if you’re somewhere where you can’t go, because your job is in a country where Christians are actively persecuted, or you’re a doctor or an EMT, or you’re a police officer, I would say those would be exceptions. But most other times, I don’t think there’s any excuse, and I think if you live in a country where religious freedom is something protected, then you need to speak up against being forced to work on a day you need to go to church. In the United States, religion is one of the groups protected by the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
 
Talk to your Pastor. He will probably grant you a dispensation.
 
I’ve already e-mailed Msgr. Now I’m just waiting for a response from him. Every time I missed mass it was do to things I couldn’t control.
 
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If you can’t get the day off, then its not a sin to miss mass. The Church understands those who are under those circumstances. Although there’s also Saturday mass so if you can’t do that either then its fine because its out of your control.
 
Catholic361 said:
But is it still a a mortal sin to not go to mass do to circumstances that I can’t control.
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Review the components of mortal sin which require ALL of the following:
  • Grave Matter (missing mass could be considered such)
  • Full Knowledge (if you are asking the question, you may lack full knowledge).
  • Willfulness (did you miss mass intentionally or by circumstance?)
The easiest way to put your mind at ease is to take it to Confession.

A very wise Franciscan Friar and Priest once told me, regardless of whether a sin is clearly known to be mortal, if it is bothering your conscience, take it to the Sacrament of Reconciliation.

Rejoice in the Lord Always!
 
You forgot all the staff of nursing homes, care/group homes, hospitals, etc.
It is not only doctors and nurses, it is food service workers, housekeepers, environmental services (when we have had up to 12 inches of snow fall we could have gone no where without our road crews Thanksgiving weekend).
So there are plenty of jobs that require Sunday hours. Telling someone to not take a job that might cause one to work on Sunday is not a rule of the Church.
 
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adamhovey1988 said:
Don’t have a job that requires you to miss Mass, it’s as simple as that. There are exceptions to that rule, like if you’re somewhere where you can’t go, because your job is in a country where Christians are actively persecuted, or you’re a doctor or an EMT, or you’re a police officer,
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This is not Church teaching, but your opinion, and unfortunately may only pile undue guilt on the poster.
 
Catholic361 said:
I know that it is a sin to miss mass. But is it still a a mortal sin to not go to mass do to circumstances that I can’t control. I just got a new job and I will be required to work on Thanksgiving week , I also will end up missing mass this weekend do to things out of my control.
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No. It is not a sin to miss mass when you are unable to attend for a serious reason.

Work, illness, care for infants, lack of transportation, weather, disability, travel, etc, are some examples of reasons a person might miss mass. When we are unable to attend we are excused from the obligation.

Do not let others tell you that you don’t have sufficient reason. Work is a legitimate reason if scheduled to work during the available mass times.

You should talk it over with your pastor for guidance.
 
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Don’t have a job that requires you to miss Mass, it’s as simple as that.
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This isn’t what the Church teaches.

No, we aren’t required to quit a job that has Sunday work. And it isn’t simple at all for most people.
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But most other times, I don’t think there’s any excuse
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That isn’t Church teaching.
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In the United States, religion is one of the groups protected by the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
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Which does not guarantee a schedule of your choosing.
 
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