Missed Sunday Mass

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I am a retired law enforcement officer I grudgingly retired with 20+ years shortly after 9/11 due to multiple physical ailments. I do have good days and bad days. I am irritated to no end when my back troubles me, because the simpliest activities (sitting, standing, walking) become unbearable. I would’ve have never thought I would find my life interupted in so many ways this early in my years.

I felt wonderful as I recently returned to the sacraments I’ve been away for quite some time, but this weekend my injuries came back to haunt me. I desperately wanted to attend Sunday Mass, but today was one of my bad days. When this happens I have problems with my overall mobility including driving. I knew I wouldn’t have been able to stand or kneel as required, but I still wanted to attend. I am extremely upset I didn’t go to Mass.

My question: Is it a mortal sin to miss Sunday Mass if you are physically unable to do so because of disability?

Please pray for me.

God Bless!
 
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I am a retired law enforcement officer I grudgingly retired with 20+ years shortly after 9/11 due to multiple physical ailments. I do have good days and bad days. I am irritated to no end when my back troubles me, because the simpliest activities (sitting, standing, walking) become unbearable. I would’ve have never thought I would find my life interupted in so many ways this early in my years.

I felt wonderful as I recently returned to the sacraments I’ve been away for quite some time, but this weekend my injuries came back to haunt me. I desperately wanted to attend Sunday Mass, but today was one of my bad days. When this happens I have problems with my overall mobility including driving. I knew I wouldn’t have been able to stand or kneel as required, but I still wanted to attend. I am extremely upset I didn’t go to Mass.

My question: Is it a mortal sin to miss Sunday Mass if you are physically unable to do so because of disability?

Please pray for me.

God Bless!
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The Church does not expect the impossible. If we are unable to go for good reason (such as disability like in your case) then the Church dispenses the obligation. Also, if you cannot sit or stand but are still able to make it to Mass, then sitting throughout the Mass is fine. You can even let the priest or EMHC know before Mass so they can come to you for Communion.
 
I sincerely appreciate the responses. I was unsure of myself as I just returned to the Church and I didn’t want to be deliquent in my obligation. I felt so grand after I went to confession and received the Eucharist I felt I was home at last! God Bless!
 
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