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Ego_Ignoramus
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Ok first of all, my apologies for the delayed response. I have been away for a week without access to the internet.
Second, if you go back to what I wrote in my post, I did NOT advocate leaving before Mass in anyway. So lets have at least that part clear, I do not wish to encourage the practice/habit, however as I said, I do wish to at least write partially in their defense, hopefully in order to prevent this thread from becoming an outright thrashing of said individuals. As I said towards the end of the message, rather than bash them anymore than they no doubt already have (here and elsewhere), we as fellow brothers and sisters should be thankful that they are at least doing something to improve the sanctity of their souls. If we should do anything, then it is to pray for them.
In answer to the question of exactly what fulfills the Sunday obligation, well (I’m pretty sure, though I obviously could be wrong), one could ‘VERY TECHNICALLY’ come in after the homily, be present for the Eucharistic Prayer and stay till the point that the main Celebrant (if more than one) consumes the Precious Blood. That by itself would fulfill the obligation. Though once again, I do not advocate this in any manner.
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Oh and as for dispensations, well in certain situations, where it is simply not possible to go to Mass, one is obviously not held accountable for being forced to miss Mass. Being sick and unable to leave the house, having to go to work, etc, would be valid reasons, which you don’t need to specially obtain dispensation for, as you would be excused of the obligation simply by virtue of the situation.
To be honest, I can’t actually think of any reason which a person would need a dispensation from missing Sunday Mass, seeing that other than being in a few situations which would already excuse them from the obligation, one should always attend the celebration of the Eucharist.
Second, if you go back to what I wrote in my post, I did NOT advocate leaving before Mass in anyway. So lets have at least that part clear, I do not wish to encourage the practice/habit, however as I said, I do wish to at least write partially in their defense, hopefully in order to prevent this thread from becoming an outright thrashing of said individuals. As I said towards the end of the message, rather than bash them anymore than they no doubt already have (here and elsewhere), we as fellow brothers and sisters should be thankful that they are at least doing something to improve the sanctity of their souls. If we should do anything, then it is to pray for them.
In answer to the question of exactly what fulfills the Sunday obligation, well (I’m pretty sure, though I obviously could be wrong), one could ‘VERY TECHNICALLY’ come in after the homily, be present for the Eucharistic Prayer and stay till the point that the main Celebrant (if more than one) consumes the Precious Blood. That by itself would fulfill the obligation. Though once again, I do not advocate this in any manner.
Edit:
Oh and as for dispensations, well in certain situations, where it is simply not possible to go to Mass, one is obviously not held accountable for being forced to miss Mass. Being sick and unable to leave the house, having to go to work, etc, would be valid reasons, which you don’t need to specially obtain dispensation for, as you would be excused of the obligation simply by virtue of the situation.
To be honest, I can’t actually think of any reason which a person would need a dispensation from missing Sunday Mass, seeing that other than being in a few situations which would already excuse them from the obligation, one should always attend the celebration of the Eucharist.
