Daily Mass Questions

[Timidity]

I was picking up my daughter from an extracurricular activity at school today, and she told me the she was going to be delayed. It was five minutes before the evening Mass, and I thought “I could just go to Mass while she finishes…” I mean, I was there at the curch anyway. But then I started asking myself these questions that I didn’t have a good answer for:

Does one need a reason to attend a daily Mass? I mean, is it appropriate to go just because you enjoy it or because the opportunity presents itself, or is that not the right frame of mind?

 

[PaulDupre]

Timidity:

I was picking up my daughter from an extracurricular activity at school today, and she told me the she was going to be delayed. It was five minutes before the evening Mass, and I thought “I could just go to Mass while she finishes…” I mean, I was there at the curch anyway. But then I started asking myself these questions that I didn’t have a good answer for:

Does one need a reason to attend a daily Mass? I mean, is it appropriate to go just because you enjoy it or because the opportunity presents itself, or is that not the right frame of mind?

Those are both fine reasons to attend daily mass. Surprisingly enough, you don’t need a reason at all - Jesus is just happy to see you there.
Grace to you,
Paul

 

[davidv]

Timidity:

I was picking up my daughter from an extracurricular activity at school today, and she told me the she was going to be delayed. It was five minutes before the evening Mass, and I thought “I could just go to Mass while she finishes…” I mean, I was there at the curch anyway. But then I started asking myself these questions that I didn’t have a good answer for:

Does one need a reason to attend a daily Mass? I mean, is it appropriate to go just because you enjoy it or because the opportunity presents itself, or is that not the right frame of mind?

The mass, as our best prayer, ought to be entered into on purpose. Whether we are there in our need or there to praise him mightily, or both, we are engaging our God in conversation. The mass is called the source (we receive the bread of life) and summit of our faith. In the Lord’s Prayer we ask to receive our daily bread. What better place to do so, than at mass? In all cases, Jesus takes us where we are at, but once we recognize him, we are obligated to be ready (recall the one not properly dressed for the feast).

 

[StephanieC]

The word “eucharist” means “thanksgiving”-- what a privilege to thank God in person through the Mass! Even when it’s very convenient to attend, I think we all can think of something to be thankful for & bring that to the altar.

We will probably never know all of the manifestations of grace in our lives that stem from participation in one “simple” Mass.

Sometimes, on days when I recognize that I am attending more out of habit or convenience than out of eagerness to meet the Lord, I catch myself & stop and offer my presence at Mass to God on behalf of someone else (e.g., deceased family member, someone who is suffering, or even for the benefit of a newly married couple–to add to their thanksgiving!)

Aren’t we lucky to live in places where opportunities to attend Mass are so plentiful? Think of how we would yearn for the chance if we knew that the next Mass could not be celebrated for a month or two, as in some countries…

 

[Toni]

davidv:

The mass, as our best prayer, ought to be entered into on purpose. Whether we are there in our need or there to praise him mightily, or both, we are engaging our God in conversation. The mass is called the source (we receive the bread of life) and summit of our faith. In the Lord’s Prayer we ask to receive our daily bread. What better place to do so, than at mass? In all cases, Jesus takes us where we are at, but once we recognize him, we are obligated to be ready (recall the one not properly dressed for the feast).

:clapping: I personally would not dream of missing the opportunity to attend daily Mass, the only day I am unable to attend is Saturday simply because Mass has been excluded on Saturday’s in most parishes. I could not think of living and growing without daily communion.

 

[Steve_Girone]

Timidity:

Does one need a reason to attend a daily Mass? I mean, is it appropriate to go just because you enjoy it or because the opportunity presents itself, or is that not the right frame of mind?

Sounds like the devil was trying to place some “doubt” into your mind. Never pass up an opportunity to give thanks and praise to your Creator and Redeemer, and to receive the sacramental graces flowing in and through the Eucharist.

 

[mercygate]

In the Confraternity of Penitents, members are expected to attend daily Mass. However, those who have conflicts with work, who are caring for the sick, or caring for children are considered to have a MORE pressing obligation even than Mass. They are prayerfully to offer a decade of the Rosary or some other prayer in place of the Mass.

Daily Mass is NOT an obligation. Therefore, if it interferes with the God-given duties of our state in life, we must not feel guilty for missing it. I make it 5-7 days a week.

 

[jrabs]

Steve Girone:

Sounds like the devil was trying to place some “doubt” into your mind.

How true! It very well could have been the Holy Spirit putting this on your heart to attend mass.