Yet Another Sunday Question

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I was wondering…🤷

The catechism says that there are some jobs that would be unavoidable on Sundays. My question is whether using these servicres (so long as one is doing so in a spirit of charity) is a venial sin or not a sin at all?

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I could go to mass at my own parish, but I choose (during the school year) to go into mass in town where a local group holds a time of worship and faith formation in the hall after mass. I really benefit spiritually from it, and I think that is showing a love of God, who we are called to love first. I need to take the bus there. I am making the bus drivers work.

If I am offered the chance to see a film or watch tv on Sunday with my family or friends, movie ushers and tv people have to work, but it would be rude to decline offers to watch and be entertained with others so long as the movie is not inappropriate.

Same thing with restaurants. I am going to try not buying even food items on Sunday for my own pleasure anymore, but surely family dinners can be bonding time, and priests have told me it is not a mortal sin to eat out.

Basically, giving my life to Christ means all my actions should be done in the spirit of charity towards God and others, but I don’t want to be overthinking things, or being too hard on myself.
 
*All of the above are fine to do on the Lord’s Day (Sunday)…all of them. *

One does not have to have the intention of charity either! (though yes let us love one another) One can do so for rest etc

The Catechism even mentions: "Traditional activities (sport, restaurants, etc.), and social necessities (public services, etc.), require some people to work on Sundays…

There is no question.

Trust me (I have a degree in Theology from Franciscan University of Steubenville …and am very big on the reality of the Lords Day …if that helps).

Certainly let us live the Day of the Lord! I am very glad to see you intent on doing so. Live it in recreation, prayer, reading Scripture, of course going to Mass, silence, reflection, time with friends, family, doing perhaps a work of charity, all sorts of ways…

Yes there are some things to avoid such as the CCC points out in this line: “With temperance and charity the faithful will see to it that they avoid the excesses and violence sometimes associated with popular leisure activities.”

But remember the day is a day for rejoicing…living the more in the reality of the Resurrection…a day of joy. So set aside your undue concerns here…
 
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