This Friday is the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary. It is a holy day of obligation in the United States and several other countries meaning all Catholics are bound to attend Holy Mass. Failure to attend Mass, without a sufficient reason, is indeed a Mortal sin. So either attend a Vigil Mass tonight or Mass tomorrow on Friday.
Note: It is not a holy day of obligation in Canada or Singapore.
CCC 1861: "Mortal sin ... If it is not redeemed by repentance and God's forgiveness, it causes exclusion from Christ's kingdom and the eternal death of hell, for our freedom has the power to make choices for ever, with no turning back."
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Thursday, December 7, 2006
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8 comments:
Ummm, not a Holy Day of Obligation everywhere. Not here in Canada. I'm going to Mass anyways, but I'm just pointing out that not all Catholics are obligated to to Mass on Dec. 8th, only in those countries where it is in fact a day of obligation.
Of course, we should always remember that we should be striving for spiritual excellence, not merely doing the minimum. (Think rich young man : I've followed all your commands Lord, now what? [paraphrasing obviously])
The 8th is not a Holy Day of Obligation here in Singapore too. I hope many Catholics will still attend Mass just as well.
I'm attending (gratuitous post).
Thanks for the clarifications on Canada and Singapore.
I think we need to be cautious about using the terminology "mortal sin" -- in order to be called mortal it has to fulfill three conditions: Grievous matter, Sufficient reflection and Full consent of the will. Only two can judge whether it is mortal or not - the person him/herself, and God. Just saying it's dangerous to label another person's sin as mortal without knowing all of the facts, which we are never in the position to do unless we are judging our own consciences.
I don't know if it's a holy day of obligation in other countries, but I do know it's one in the US because Mary, under the title of Immaculate Conception, is the official patroness of this country.
i am also attracted to the Traditional Mass and discerning a Call to priestly life.
Do pray for me.
Kenneth, if you would like to join my group vocations blog, please feel free to contact me.
God bless.
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