Why Go to Mass? # 4

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I compiled some wonderful responses from Fr. Z's blogpost -- great reminders!

From Bryan:

1.  We will die someday and face our particular judgment, and so need to be constantly nourished at the Altar of His Sacrifice for that day -- after worthily receiving His forgiveness in the Sacrament of Reconciliation.

2.  Since we're fallen human beings, it's our privilege to assist at this foretaste of the Heavenly Banquet here on earth, despite our sinfulness and unworthiness.

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From Carole McCorry:

1.  I go to Mass to celebrate and receive the Eucharist, to be spiritually nourished.

2.  Sometimes I just go for the peacefulness of prayer.

3.  I go because my heart calls me to be there.

From Fr. W:

At Mass, we offer the Blood of Christ in atonement for our sins.

From Joseph:

In deep gratitude for everything from whom all good originates.

From Jenice:

1.  I love the Mass.

2.  I’m grateful that the Lord called me out of darkness and into the wonderful light of the Catholic Church.

3.  I want to become more holy.

Why Go to Mass? # 2

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I compiled some wonderful responses from Fr. Z's blogpost -- great reminders!

From Blaise:

We desire to be transformed by God’s Grace because we need that to face judgment.

From Gregg the Obscure:

a. Nothing of this world approaches the importance of Jesus’s sacrifice of Himself which takes place in each Mass.

b. The grace of the Sacraments prevents me from doing even more harm to others through sin than I already do.

c. What shall I render to the Lord, for all the things He hath rendered unto me?

From Joe in Canada:

To worship God as He has commanded us to do. We were created to be in a proper relationship with Him: this is called “the Mass.”

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From KAS:

1. I’m there because Jesus is there.

2. I go because this discipline seems to set the tone for my entire week.

From Guatadopt:

The Eucharist … as if we need any other reason! We shouldn’t do things simply because there is a rule or law that says so.

From Ave Crux:

Because, in justice, we owe God worship.

Why Go to Mass? # 1

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I compiled some wonderful responses from Fr. Z's blogpost -- great reminders!

From Super Trad Mum:

1)  I go to Mass to worship God in the Eucharist and take part in the Mystery of Calvary.
2)  Like Mother Teresa, I go to look at God and give Him time to look at me.

From Louise A:

1)  To adore God.
2)  To thank God.
3)  To obtain grace.
4)  To offer a Reparation to God for our sins and the sins of the whole world. 

(Suggestion for kids:  Perhaps you can offer up the times when you find yourself bored at Mass. Let's offer up that "suffering" for souls.)

 

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From Introibo:

To receive the Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity of our Blessed Lord in the Holy Eucharist.

From iPadre:

To personally stand at Calvary and witness the sacrifice of the Living God. (I imagine this with my mind's eye when I look at the altar during Consecration.)

To offer my life (prayers, works, joys and sufferings, my whole being) to God, in union with the Sacrifice of the Lamb of God.

From pm12:

Being at Mass is our way to Him and His Way to us through His Priests.

From Young Canadian Male:

Because missing Mass -- without appropriate reason or unforeseen circumstances that prevent one from going -- places the person in a state of mortal sin.