Query about mass intention

  • Thread starter Thread starter abinjoy
  • Start date Start date
Status
Not open for further replies.
A

abinjoy

Guest
Is it TOTALLY FINE to request a novena of masses (at a local parish or
anywhere else) for a pressing need in my life (i.e to find a suitable
job)
I am skeptical for the reason that I feel it is like bribing the God to gain some personal favour.
 
It is indeed totally fine to do so. You’re no more “bribing” God than you would be by otherwise asking for prayers. Any money offered for Masses said is not to buy Masses or to buy grace, as this would be simony. Rather, it’s to compensate the priest for his time. Think of it like a tip, almost. It’s not even required of one making the request, although it is a common courtesy.

-ACEGC
 
Your best bet is to inquire at a retreat house or monastery.
The parishes almost never have a block of Masses available, nor would ours even consider it for a single person. We are booked well into next year, and people come every day with requests.
 
pianistclare said:
Your best bet is to inquire at a retreat house or monastery.
The parishes almost never have a block of Masses available, nor would ours even consider it for a single person. We are booked well into next year, and people come every day with requests.
Click to expand...
I am from India where we have a surplus of priests!
 
Status
Not open for further replies.
Back
Top