Sunday Mass

[Pro-Life_Teen]

My mother works the night shift Friday, Saturday and Sunday at the hospital so she usually goes to a Mass right after she leaves work in the morning on Sunday, at a Church near her workplace. The family usually goes in the afternoon. This weekend it’s just me and my mom though, and I don’t have a driver’s license. My mom will be able to go to Mass, but by the time she gets home she’ll need to sleep, as she’s been working for quite some time.

I understand that it isn’t a sin to miss Mass if you have no means of getting there, which I seem to, but should I do more? We know a couple who lives by the Church, I think I could call them, but then they’d have to drive all the way to my house and back to Church. And again, really, if they’re to take me back home. Am I obligated to call and ask them though? We aren’t really close, my mother visits them occasionally but that’s about it.

 

[MissRose73]

There is no harm in asking them to take you if your mother is too tired after work to drive safely to and from Mass. If they say yes, then thats good if not, you should try others nearby if they are Catholics.

If church is a close distance for you, perhaps you could also walk or bicycle there too. Good way to get some exercise at the same time.

 

[NHInsider]

My mother works the night shift Friday, Saturday and Sunday at the hospital so she usually goes to a Mass right after she leaves work in the morning on Sunday, at a Church near her workplace. The family usually goes in the afternoon. This weekend it’s just me and my mom though, and I don’t have a driver’s license. My mom will be able to go to Mass, but by the time she gets home she’ll need to sleep, as she’s been working for quite some time.

I understand that it isn’t a sin to miss Mass if you have no means of getting there, which I seem to, but should I do more? We know a couple who lives by the Church, I think I could call them, but then they’d have to drive all the way to my house and back to Church. And again, really, if they’re to take me back home. Am I obligated to call and ask them though? We aren’t really close, my mother visits them occasionally but that’s about it.

If you are comfortable asking them, that would certainly be a good option, but I don’t think it is an obligation.

Is there Mass on television where you live? That is an acceptable option if you can’t get to Mass. Otherwise, read the Scriptures for the day on line (here’s one good place) and make a spiritual Communion.

God will honor your desire to participate in His Mass.

 

[Pro-Life_Teen]

Unfortunately it isn’t nearby, not within walking distance at least.

I have already watched Mass on EWTN this morning I’ll see about calling and asking them.

 

[eegardner]

Talk to you priest, deacon and/or a member of the Knights of Columbus. Explain to them that sometimes you would need a ride to Mass. I’m sure that they would do their best to find a ride for you. The K of C in my parish make sure transportation is available for the elderly and those that are unable to drive.

 

[Mrs_Sally]

Sure, make the effort to ask. Or ask your friends–maybe you could attend a friend’s parish? And certainly if you could walk or bicycle there you should go.

 

[benedictgal]

Unfortunately it isn’t nearby, not within walking distance at least.

I have already watched Mass on EWTN this morning I’ll see about calling and asking them.

Watching the Mass does not satisfy your obligation to go to Mass. Are you a member of your parish’s youth group? Maybe one of them (or their parents) can give you a ride. Have you also checked into the possibility of riding the bus?

 

[NHInsider]

Watching the Mass does not satisfy your obligation to go to Mass.

That’s true - but if you cannot get to Mass you are not under obligation. And watching the Mass enables you to participate more effectively than just saying “gee, I wish I had a way to get to Church . . .”