Could someone confirm what this means please - CCC 2195 Every Christian should avoid making unnecessary demands on others that would hinder them from

[Michael12345678]

Hi ,

Would you anyone just confirm what this means and perhaps give an example because I am abit unsure - CCC 2195 Every Christian should avoid making unnecessary demands on others that would hinder them from observing the Lord’s Day.

I don’t think it is this but I just want to make sure it doesn’t mean I can’t go to restaurants , public transport , movies etc because it requires someone else to work .

Thanks ,

Michael

 

[PaulfromIowa]

The Catechism paragraphs on the Third Commandment are very well written and balanced. There is nothing to indicate that going to a restaurant, etc., on Sunday is discouraged or forbidden.

CCC: The Third Commandment

2187 Sanctifying Sundays and holy days requires a common effort. Every Christian should avoid making unnecessary demands on others that would hinder them from observing the Lord’s Day. Traditional activities (sport, restaurants, etc.), and social necessities (public services, etc.), require some people to work on Sundays, but everyone should still take care to set aside sufficient time for leisure. With temperance and charity the faithful will see to it that they avoid the excesses and violence sometimes associated with popular leisure activities. In spite of economic constraints, public authorities should ensure citizens a time intended for rest and divine worship. Employers have a similar obligation toward their employees.

2188 In respecting religious liberty and the common good of all, Christians should seek recognition of Sundays and the Church’s holy days as legal holidays. They have to give everyone a public example of prayer, respect, and joy and defend their traditions as a precious contribution to the spiritual life of society. If a country’s legislation or other reasons require work on Sunday, the day should nevertheless be lived as the day of our deliverance which lets us share in this “festal gathering,” this "assembly of the firstborn who are enrolled in heaven."125

 

[Michael12345678]

The Catechism paragraphs on the Third Commandment are very well written and balanced. There is nothing to indicate that going to a restaurant, etc., on Sunday is discouraged or forbidden.

CCC: The Third Commandment

I agree with you but I found the the following quote from this website- salinadiocese.org/new-evangelization/1896-ways-to-keep-the-lords-day-holy .

The quote says - ‘Catholics should refrain from working and putting others in the position of performing servile work on Sundays, too. Shopping, eating in restaurants, going to movies, etc., require that others perform servile work at shops, restaurants, and cinemas. Stay home, visit private homes, etc.; don’t encourage others to break God’s commandments. Note that some professions understandably necessitate work on Sundays, such as some aspects of medicine, law enforcement, firefighting, etc. But, try not to work unless it is emergency services related or is truly financially necessary for you and your family.’

It seems like the information is from the priest of the diocese there . On the one hand I can see where he is coming from but on the other hand some of these people may have to work on Sundays to provide for there family etc and potentially couldn’t do that if they didn’t work on a Sunday .

 

[PaulfromIowa]

Note that he says: “These are some suggested ideas from which you can choose.”

If someone wants to avoid restaurants, sports, tv, internet, on Sunday, as a personal devotion, that is fine. But it is not mandatory.

 

[Michael12345678]

Note that he says: “These are some suggested ideas from which you can choose.”

If someone wants to avoid restaurants, sports, tv, internet, on Sunday, as a personal devotion, that is fine. But it is not mandatory.

Thank for highlighting this . As a new practising catholic , I perhaps tend to read everything literally as I don’t want to get anything wrong in my practice !

 

[phil19034]

They say I read it is if you are in a position of authority at work, don’t make people work on Sunday, if not urgent.

That means (for example), don’t send an email requesting information or tasks to be done on Sunday.

Don’t purposely save your shopping til Sunday

As far as restaurants on Sunday are concerned, I don’t think individuals attending a meal are making people work there. But as a parish or diocese, not visiting restaurants and stores on Sunday could make an impact. But before that happens, we need to get Catholics back to Church every Sunday.

 

[Crusaderbear]

In the 60’s and early 70’s, Pennsylvania had what were called yhe ‘blue laws’ businesses were closed on Sundays. For religious reasons. Mid 70’s they went away. The current status seems to downplay this need, but it’s still ‘on the books’ as they say.

 

[mikekle]

Its kind of curious how so many christians today justify and accept all kinds of businesses being open on sunday, and for the most part, just another day of the week, we just say that is the way the world is in modern times, and then just sit back and accept it, rather than at least trying to change it, bring it to the attention of the elect, etc etc

Its little things like this, changing slowly over time, that lead to other things, all to draw the world further away from God, its done slow enough for most folks to chalk it up to times changing.

As Ive said in other threads, NO ONE ever said trying to abide by Gods laws in the secular hedonistic world, was going to be easy, comfortable or convenient in anyway.

 

[exnihilo]

It seems like the information is from the priest of the diocese there . On the one hand I can see where he is coming from but on the other hand some of these people may have to work on Sundays to provide for there family etc and potentially couldn’t do that if they didn’t work on a Sunday .

The economic activity that takes place on Sunday could shift to another day. What is more interesting to me is this is offered as a reason people work on Sundays in nations where even the poorest folks have more resources than relatively well to do people from generations backs. Back when famine was a real possibility people would actually rest on a Sunday.

Its kind of curious how so many christians today justify and accept all kinds of businesses being open on sunday, and for the most part, just another day of the week, we just say that is the way the world is in modern times, and then just sit back and accept it, rather than at least trying to change it, bring it to the attention of the elect, etc etc

Its little things like this, changing slowly over time, that lead to other things, all to draw the world further away from God, its done slow enough for most folks to chalk it up to times changing.

As Ive said in other threads, NO ONE ever said trying to abide by Gods laws in the secular hedonistic world, was going to be easy, comfortable or convenient in anyway.

Whether or not we can change things or impact others we as individuals can do the right thing.