Bummed out over missing Mass

[Gordon_Sims]

i woke up sick yesterday. Nothing too severe, but for as quickly as it sped through my family, it’s clearly very contagious. I was hoping I was mistaken and that I was just tired or suffering from allergies, but when I woke up this morning it was clear I’d finally succumbed to what they had. I spent a good part of the morning so far debating about whether I should go to Mass, and while the Day-Quil is keeping the fever mostly at bay, the chills, sweats, weakness and cough keep coming back, so I finally decided it would be best if I stayed home today.

I missed Adoration and Confession yesterday because of this which was bothering me as well since I was going to have to skip Communion today anyway, but missing Mass is really upsetting me. I realize I have a grave reason, but this will be the first obligated Mass I’ve missed in 13-14 months (I had a valid reason then as well). I know that staying home in this shape isn’t a sin, but considering how poor my attendance was in my fallen-away years and the lengths to which I’ve gone to not miss Mass since coming back to the Church a few years ago, it upsets me when I find myself having to stay home.

 

[Ophelia23]

:hug3: Feel better!!! It is so disappointing when we have to miss the Mass. It very rarely happens to me, but I had to miss it two weeks ago for the same reason that you’re sitting at home right now. It was awful, too. I really hope you feel better soon. And as trite as it may seem, and as well as you already know this: God totally and completely understands.

 

[Markus2007]

When something like that happens a like to watch mass on TV or via the Internet, or listen to it on the radio. It’s not the same but it’s still a blessing for sure. Also, I’d advice you relax a little bit and maybe read a good faith-based book or the Bible itself, and you’ll feel much better soon.

Wish you all the best!

 

[acadiANNA]

I consider missing Mass on Sunday a mortal sin if we willfully and intentionally miss with no reason. One acceptable reason is being ill yourself; and, another is taking care of someone who is ill and incapable of caring for him/herself. Perhaps there are more exceptions, at the moment, these two come to mind. Sometimes we harbor guilt because the thought of offending God is too much. We have deep sorrow. God is all-understanding, forgiving, and merciful. You may get peace from this by mentioning it to a Priest in the confessional. God bless you always.

 

[meltzerboy]

i woke up sick yesterday. Nothing too severe, but for as quickly as it sped through my family, it’s clearly very contagious. I was hoping I was mistaken and that I was just tired or suffering from allergies, but when I woke up this morning it was clear I’d finally succumbed to what they had. I spent a good part of the morning so far debating about whether I should go to Mass, and while the Day-Quil is keeping the fever mostly at bay, the chills, sweats, weakness and cough keep coming back, so I finally decided it would be best if I stayed home today.

I missed Adoration and Confession yesterday because of this which was bothering me as well since I was going to have to skip Communion today anyway, but missing Mass is really upsetting me. I realize I have a grave reason, but this will be the first obligated Mass I’ve missed in 13-14 months (I had a valid reason then as well). I know that staying home in this shape isn’t a sin, but considering how poor my attendance was in my fallen-away years and the lengths to which I’ve gone to not miss Mass since coming back to the Church a few years ago, it upsets me when I find myself having to stay home.

If you would permit a non-Catholic, non-Christian to weigh in, you might also consider your absence as a good deed in that you will not be infecting others at Mass with your cold or flu, which might have serious health repercussions for some.

 

[Gordon_Sims]

I watched most of the daily Mass on EWTN and may try finishing a book I’ve been reading later. I realize me missing today isn’t a sin and that me being home is likely preventing this from spreading to others, but it’s still disappointing that I can’t go and that I’ve broken such a long streak. Not to mention the fact that this is the third weekend in a row ruined by illness or other unforeseen problems. At least I’m getting caught up on my sleep.