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Why should one attend Mass is they are unable to receive the Eucharist? :confused:

I really don’t know how to answer this one!:o

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The simple answer is that it is one of the commandments of the Church. Catholics are duty bound to attend Mass on Sundays and Holy Days of Obligation.

I certainly understand, though, that receiving Christ’s Body and Blood is vitally important. I may be reading more into your question than you intend, but I was in a very similar situation. I could not recieve for a very long time. The only advice I can suggest is what was given to me by my Priest. He said: “You go to Church and let God find a way”
 
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paxvobiscum:
Why should one attend Mass is they are unable to receive the Eucharist? :confused:

I really don’t know how to answer this one!:o

Thanks
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for the Spiritual Communion

for compliance with keeping HOLY the sabbath

for unity with the Catholic Church

for a chance to visit God at His house

for a time of inner peace

for a chance to listen to Gregorian Music:whistle:

for an opportunity to not miss that one homily that sounds like St Vianney
 
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paxvobiscum:
Why should one attend Mass is they are unable to receive the Eucharist? :confused:

I really don’t know how to answer this one!:o

Thanks
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I am just studying the Bible and in no saying that I know a lot about the Bible. But I did find this verse and I hope that it helps a bit.
Mat 18:17
“And if he shall neglect to hear them, tell it unto the church: but if he neglet to hear the church, let him be unto the as a heathen man and a publican.”

I hope that this helps a little.
 
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MrS:
for the Spiritual Communion

for compliance with keeping HOLY the sabbath

for unity with the Catholic Church

for a chance to visit God at His house

for a time of inner peace

for a chance to listen to Gregorian Music:whistle:

for an opportunity to not miss that one homily that sounds like St Vianney
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Excellent reply…
 
Munda cor meum:
The simple answer is that it is one of the commandments of the Church. Catholics are duty bound to attend Mass on Sundays and Holy Days of Obligation.

I certainly understand, though, that receiving Christ’s Body and Blood is vitally important. I may be reading more into your question than you intend, but I was in a very similar situation. I could not recieve for a very long time. The only advice I can suggest is what was given to me by my Priest. He said: “You go to Church and let God find a way”
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I think it stems from the belief that you must partake of the Eucharist in order to have a “valid” Mass. For example - not receiving Communion on a Holy day but attended Mass does not fulfill your obligation.
 
I received further clarification on this question. This individual attended a priests first Mass. As she felt she had sinned mortally she did not goup for Communion. An announcement was made that all in attendance who where in “full communion and in the state of Grace would receive plenary indulgance” for attending a “first Mass”. This statement made her wonder if attending Mass while not having received absolution for sin “did any good”. Her exact words - “They want you to go whether it does you any good or not”.:bigyikes:
 
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paxvobiscum:
I think it stems from the belief that you must partake of the Eucharist in order to have a “valid” Mass. For example - not receiving Communion on a Holy day but attended Mass does not fulfill your obligation.
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I do not think this is correct. Another commandment of the Church is to receive the Holy Eucharist at least one a year and that during Easter. This is just my understanding, but it seems to me that one can fulfill his or her obligation - without receiving - when both of these are considered together
 
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paxvobiscum:
I received further clarification on this question. This individual attended a priests first Mass. As she felt she had sinned mortally she did not goup for Communion. An announcement was made that all in attendance who where in “full communion and in the state of Grace would receive plenary indulgance” for attending a “first Mass”. This statement made her wonder if attending Mass while not having received absolution for sin “did any good”. Her exact words - “They want you to go whether it does you any good or not”.:bigyikes:
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This is a bit trickier so it would be a big help if others, more knowledgeable than me, chimed in. I think MrS raised some excellent reasons for going to Mass aside from the obvious benefit.
One thing to consider is that “They” do not want you to attend, He does.
Another way of looking at it is that you have no hope of getting well if you do not go to the Hospital. Even if you never see a Doctor, you chances to become healed are better in the hospital than if you never went in the first place.
 
Thanks everyone! I appreciate your answers. Sometimes it’s just difficult to give a good reasonable answer.
 
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