Missing Mass situation

[StJoseph8]

Last Sunday my mother and I went out to the car to go to Mass and found that one of our tires had very low pressure. This was the second time in a couple of days that same tire lost a lot of pressure, so we figured it must be damaged. My mother decided that we would stay home, probably because of the fear of doing any more damage to the tire. It turned out to be a roofing nail. We only have the one car to use and the bus system around the area does not run on Sundays. So my question is, was this missing Mass a mortal sin? I don’t think so since I couldn’t think of another way to get to Mass, but there is a voice of, “Could I have done more?”. Any help is appreciated.

 

[thephilosopher6]

If there really was no other way you could have gotten to mass, than this was not a mortal sin. Try to get to mass as often as you can though.

 

[KildareBrigid]

Last Sunday my mother and I went out to the car to go to Mass and found that one of our tires had very low pressure. This was the second time in a couple of days that same tire lost a lot of pressure, so we figured it must be damaged. My mother decided that we would stay home, probably because of the fear of doing any more damage to the tire. It turned out to be a roofing nail. We only have the one car to use and the bus system around the area does not run on Sundays. So my question is, was this missing Mass a mortal sin? I don’t think so since I couldn’t think of another way to get to Mass, but there is a voice of, “Could I have done more?”. Any help is appreciated.

If you could not get there and you weren’t just making excuses, you are ok. However I would still bring it up in confession the next time you go for peace of mind.

 

[pianistclare]

Last Sunday my mother and I went out to the car to go to Mass and found that one of our tires had very low pressure. This was the second time in a couple of days that same tire lost a lot of pressure, so we figured it must be damaged. My mother decided that we would stay home, probably because of the fear of doing any more damage to the tire. It turned out to be a roofing nail. We only have the one car to use and the bus system around the area does not run on Sundays. So my question is, was this missing Mass a mortal sin? I don’t think so since I couldn’t think of another way to get to Mass, but there is a voice of, “Could I have done more?”. Any help is appreciated.

You’re fine.
There was no INTENTION to skip Mass.

 

[paperwight66]

If you could not get there and you weren’t just making excuses, you are ok. However I would still bring it up in confession the next time you go for peace of mind.

I’m sorry, but I think this advice could be dangerous.

We should not confess things ‘just in case’, Confession should be prepared for, and used for confessing real sins.

We really should use a bit of commonsense when it comes to wondering if something is a sin or not.

 

[pianistclare]

I’m sorry, but I think this advice could be dangerous.

We should not confess things ‘just in case’, Confession should be prepared for, and used for confessing real sins.

We really should use a bit of commonsense when it comes to wondering if something is a sin or not.

I know her to be a prudent poster…I think she may have meant to confess it in order to ease his mind and talk to the confessor about such things.
Always a good idea.

 

[PelagiathePenit]

Last Sunday my mother and I went out to the car to go to Mass and found that one of our tires had very low pressure. This was the second time in a couple of days that same tire lost a lot of pressure, so we figured it must be damaged. My mother decided that we would stay home, probably because of the fear of doing any more damage to the tire. It turned out to be a roofing nail. We only have the one car to use and the bus system around the area does not run on Sundays. So my question is, was this missing Mass a mortal sin? I don’t think so since I couldn’t think of another way to get to Mass, but there is a voice of, “Could I have done more?”. Any help is appreciated.

There are three conditions for something to be a mortal sin - full knowledge, grave matter, and deliberate consent.

 

[KildareBrigid]

I know her to be a prudent poster…I think she may have meant to confess it in order to ease his mind and talk to the confessor about such things.
Always a good idea.

Yes that is what I meant. I apologize for not articulating that well.

 

[StJoseph8]

Thanks for the replies. Still really worried about it. I might just go and confess, although I read that you shouldn’t confess doubtful sins if you worry a lot about committing mortal sin. Not sure what to do.

 

[pianistclare]

Thanks for the replies. Still really worried about it. I might just go and confess, although I read that you shouldn’t confess doubtful sins if you worry a lot about committing mortal sin. Not sure what to do.

What you do is go speak to your priest in real life, and tell him that you may suffer from scruples.
He will do where to go from there.
There are many people who post similar questions here, and frankly, its the worst thing you can do. You will get answers all over the map.
What matters is what your own personal spiritual director (your parish priest) says. They are well equipped to help you and THAT is the place to go, and HE is the person to seek help from. You can overcome these doubts. Your confessor will steer you back to the merciful arms of the Lord through the sacrament of Reconciliation and counseling.
BE assured of the prayers of the people on this thread. The fact that they responded means that they sympathize with you and they care.
God bless.