First Friday Mass

[Aphraxus]

Hi. Just a quick question to see if I can get a definitive answer.

I’ve been going for First Friday mass and receiving communion for the last three months or so. Last Sunday, I went for Confession and then yesterday I basically went and got myself in a state of mortal sin, which of course means I can’t receive Communion tomorrow. I won’t be going for confession because quite frankly I’m not sure if my repentance is sincere or I’m just sucking up (I’m having exams) and I don’t want to just…misuse the Sacrament of Reconciliation.

My question is that if I go for mass tomorrow and not receive Communion, does that mean that time resets itself and I have to start from First Friday 1 and move up to another 9 Fridays all over again?

I will definitely be going for mass though. I was just wondering if I have to restart the whole 9 Fridays thing. It’s probably an odd question to some but I’m a lawyer (in training ) and we’re a bit too obsessed on the minor details of things. I really don’t think I will be making a sincere confession and I don’t want to misuse Confession like that.

Cheers.

 

[Elizium23]

Go to Confession. Don’t risk an unprovided death.

 

[George_Stegmeir]

Why not get to church a little early, perhaps a half hour early, and wait for the priest to enter the sacristy. When he comes in ask him to hear your confession before mass so you can make the first Fridays. I’m sure he will acommodate your. Just be sure you are prepared and brief so he is not late for Mass himself.

 

[Jimmygill]

The very fact that you question the nature of your contrition demonstrates to me that you are self aware and probably answers your own question. If you were sorry for a sin only because you love God then your contrition would be perfect. As a flawed human like the rest of us your contrition is imperfect. You are sorry because of some of the potential punishment for your sins. That is precisely the point you should be at to go to confession. You have great insight into your own condition, just writing this shows that. Confess in the usual way and leave the rest to God

 

[Stephiedanger]

I have a similar question and can’t figure out how to create a new thread. I have not made my first communion yet and likely wont until late fall or perhaps even next Easter (RCIA classes begin in August) but I feel driven to attend the First Friday mass tomorrow. Since I cannot receive communion would it be totally weird for me to go and just pray while everyone else receives communion like I do at a normal Sunday mass? I have been thinking about it all week and had decided to put off attending a First Friday mass until after I can receive communion but it keeps popping up in my mind like its really important that I go. Thoughts?

 

[ccmcmg]

I have a similar question and can’t figure out how to create a new thread. I have not made my first communion yet and likely wont until late fall or perhaps even next Easter (RCIA classes begin in August) but I feel driven to attend the First Friday mass tomorrow. Since I cannot receive communion would it be totally weird for me to go and just pray while everyone else receives communion like I do at a normal Sunday mass? I have been thinking about it all week and had decided to put off attending a First Friday mass until after I can receive communion but it keeps popping up in my mind like its really important that I go. Thoughts?

I don’t know why you couldn’t. While it might not meet the requirements for a First Friday devotion (as I understand it), it’s still very good to go to Mass any day. You could still do the devotions and prayers. Maybe First Fridays (or Saturdays) will become a lifelong rite!

Welcome to the Catholic Faith! God bless you!

 

[Ad_Orientem]

I have a similar question . . .

We benefit from being present at Mass even if we do not receive the Sacrament.

There’s also such a thing as a “spiritual communion,” i.e. uniting yourself with Christ spiritually during Holy Communion, and desiring to receive the Eucharist as soon as possible.

To fulfill the requirements for the Nine First Fridays devotion, though, you have to receive the Sacrament of Holy Communion. Guess you’ll just have to wait.