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catholicgirl201
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Sunday is a Holy day for Christians but are you only committing this sin when you dont go to mass? Is it okay to go shopping as well as go to mass? 
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BVM_1221
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If the only time you have for shopping is after Mass, I see no problem. Sadly, we live in a very hectic, very time intensive culture :sad_yes:Sunday is a Holy day for Christians but are you only committing this sin when you dont go to mass? Is it okay to go shopping as well as go to mass?
I have often suggested to Catholics, other Christians, those working 12-step programs, and others to…are you ready for this?..turn off the TV, phone, internet, and every other elctronic gadget. :bigyikes:
It would seem best to allow Catholics to determine, individually, to determine for themselves how to honour (British spelling
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JM3
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CCC
vatican.va/archive/ENG0015/__P7O.HTM
2185 On Sundays and other holy days of obligation, the faithful are to refrain from engaging in work or activities that hinder the worship owed to God, the joy proper to the Lord’s Day, the performance of the works of mercy, and the appropriate relaxation of mind and body.123 Family needs or important social service can legitimately excuse from the obligation of Sunday rest. the faithful should see to it that legitimate excuses do not lead to habits prejudicial to religion, family life, and health.
The charity of truth seeks holy leisure - the necessity of charity accepts just work.124
2186 Those Christians who have leisure should be mindful of their brethren who have the same needs and the same rights, yet cannot rest from work because of poverty and misery. Sunday is traditionally consecrated by Christian piety to good works and humble service of the sick, the infirm, and the elderly. Christians will also sanctify Sunday by devoting time and care to their families and relatives, often difficult to do on other days of the week. Sunday is a time for reflection, silence, cultivation of the mind, and meditation which furthers the growth of the Christian interior life.
vatican.va/archive/ENG0015/__P7O.HTM
2185 On Sundays and other holy days of obligation, the faithful are to refrain from engaging in work or activities that hinder the worship owed to God, the joy proper to the Lord’s Day, the performance of the works of mercy, and the appropriate relaxation of mind and body.123 Family needs or important social service can legitimately excuse from the obligation of Sunday rest. the faithful should see to it that legitimate excuses do not lead to habits prejudicial to religion, family life, and health.
The charity of truth seeks holy leisure - the necessity of charity accepts just work.124
2186 Those Christians who have leisure should be mindful of their brethren who have the same needs and the same rights, yet cannot rest from work because of poverty and misery. Sunday is traditionally consecrated by Christian piety to good works and humble service of the sick, the infirm, and the elderly. Christians will also sanctify Sunday by devoting time and care to their families and relatives, often difficult to do on other days of the week. Sunday is a time for reflection, silence, cultivation of the mind, and meditation which furthers the growth of the Christian interior life.
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