Sunday rest questions

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Hello everyone,

I really want to follow the third commandment to the best of my ability, so I have a couple of questions concerning this matter.
  1. I am a singer, and as such, it is likely that I will have to rehearse and perform on Sundays often. Is this a serious problem?
  2. I am graduating with my bachelor’s in December (hooray!) and I have already invited people to go to a Sunday brunch at a restaurant to celebrate. After the fact, I realized that this may be violating the third commandment because we would not be allowing those working at the restaurant their Sunday rest. Is this a problem?
Thanks!
 
Hello everyone,

I really want to follow the third commandment to the best of my ability, so I have a couple of questions concerning this matter.
  1. I am a singer, and as such, it is likely that I will have to rehearse and perform on Sundays often. Is this a serious problem?
  2. I am graduating with my bachelor’s in December (hooray!) and I have already invited people to go to a Sunday brunch at a restaurant to celebrate. After the fact, I realized that this may be violating the third commandment because we would not be allowing those working at the restaurant their Sunday rest. Is this a problem?
Thanks!
Are you singing for fun and recreation (a hobby) or to make money?
 
The following texts from the Catechism of the Catholic Church should guide you to a peaceful and workable resolution

"A day of grace and rest from work

2184 Just as God "rested on the seventh day from all his work which he had done,"121 human life has a rhythm of work and rest. The institution of the Lord’s Day helps everyone enjoy adequate rest and leisure to cultivate their familial, cultural, social, and religious lives.122
2185 On Sundays and other holy days of obligation, the faithful are to refrain from engaging in work or activities that hinder the worship owed to God, the joy proper to the Lord’s Day, the performance of the works of mercy, and the appropriate relaxation of mind and body.123 Family needs or important social service can legitimately excuse from the obligation of Sunday rest. The faithful should see to it that legitimate excuses do not lead to habits prejudicial to religion, family life, and health.

The charity of truth seeks holy leisure- the necessity of charity accepts just work.124
2186 Those Christians who have leisure should be mindful of their brethren who have the same needs and the same rights, yet cannot rest from work because of poverty and misery. Sunday is traditionally consecrated by Christian piety to good works and humble service of the sick, the infirm, and the elderly. Christians will also sanctify Sunday by devoting time and care to their families and relatives, often difficult to do on other days of the week. Sunday is a time for reflection, silence, cultivation of the mind, and meditation which furthers the growth of the Christian interior life.

2187 Sanctifying Sundays and holy days requires a common effort. Every Christian should avoid making unnecessary demands on others that would hinder them from observing the Lord’s Day. Traditional activities (sport, restaurants, etc.), and social necessities (public services, etc.), require some people to work on Sundays, but everyone should still take care to set aside sufficient time for leisure. With temperance and charity the faithful will see to it that they avoid the excesses and violence sometimes associated with popular leisure activities. In spite of economic constraints, public authorities should ensure citizens a time intended for rest and divine worship. Employers have a similar obligation toward their employees."

vatican.va/archive/catechism/p3s2c1a3.htm
 
Thanks for the replies.

To Scooby–I would be a professional singer making money.

To Trishie–thank you for the catechism reference. I have seen it before, but I am confused with the way they talk about restaurants and sporting events. They are technically not necessary on Sunday, but the language seems to imply that it is ok to work at a restaurant or a sporting event on a Sunday. Does it read like that to you?
 
Yes to your question. And in singing you will contribute to others’ recreation, in addition to using the special gift God has given you. Wonderful. I wish you happiness and success.
God bless you in everything always.
 
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To Trishie–thank you for the catechism reference. I have seen it before, but I am confused with the way they talk about restaurants and sporting events. They are technically not necessary on Sunday, but the language seems to imply that it is ok to work at a restaurant or a sporting event on a Sunday. Does it read like that to you?
YES going to Restaurants is FINE
 
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