Am I in mortal sin?

[AuraLu]

i have a few health conditions, one being a undiagnosed illness which makes me have a skin rash that bleeds. As I was getting ready for Mass today my skin started bleeding on my face so I had to treat it and it made me late for Mass. I also have severe anxiety which has increased in the past few weeks (I’m seeing a doctor soon about this) and because of the anxiety I didn’t go to Mass at all because of being late.

Am I in mortal sin for missing Mass?

 

[JRKH]

NO

Be at peace. You have not sinned.

I would suggest though that you discuss these concerns with your confessor / spiritual director. He knows you circumstances the best and can give you the most useful direction.

Peace
James

 

[Regina7]

I’ve been told that it’s physical as well as emotional illness that constitutes an acceptable reason to miss mass. Of course, by emotional illness I mean anxiety, depression, profound sadness, etc, not “I’m sad my football lost so I’m going to stay home and watch the next game…”

 

[Jerome1974]

See paragraph 1859 of the catechism. It’s not a grave matter, and because of your conditions (note that I used the plural) it’s not freely chosen or consented to.

Speaking as a diagnosed fellow sufferer of anxiety, this answer may wind up spinning your mind in different directions, but try not to let that happen! Easier said than done, I know, but you can talk to a priest for a better explanation.

God bless you, and remember to pray for the intercession of St. Dymphna.