cmotherofpirl Posted December 28, 2004 Share Posted December 28, 2004 I have to walk about 1000 feet to church and I have still been late Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickey's_Girl Posted December 30, 2004 Share Posted December 30, 2004 I always feel *very weird* if I get to mass late. It never bothered me when I was a protestant--my church had a general order of service, but nothing like a set liturgy. Also, my old church was about 3x as big as my current one, so it was easier to "slip in". But I get VERY STRESSED if I think I'm going to be late. I have to "beat" the priest in! (LOL!) Also, if I am late to mass, I almost always forget to genuflect (and feel very guilty about it)! I think the stress of being late makes me forget, since it's not a lifelong habit. MG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lil Red Posted December 30, 2004 Author Share Posted December 30, 2004 [quote name='Norseman82' date='Dec 27 2004, 10:02 PM'] I've been late to mass. But keep in mind that it is not a mortal sin unless you miss the gospel (as well as two other parts, I believe it is the consecration and communion - maybe pne of the clergy or church scholars on the board could help me here). [/quote] no, it's not a mortal sin, but i think it's a matter of respect for the other worshipers, the priest, and of course, Jesus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benedict Posted December 30, 2004 Share Posted December 30, 2004 No, I do not think it is a mortal sin, especially considering you tried hard to get to Mass and the stupid subway conspired against you. I was late to Mass just this week. I am home for Christmas break and they decided to change the Mass schedule while I was gone. I got there just as everyone was leaving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash Wednesday Posted December 30, 2004 Share Posted December 30, 2004 Have I ever been late to church? Don't ask. I never skip out right after communion though -- unless I am involved in some church-related function directly after mass that involved some kind of preparation but that hasn't been the case in years. I believe a priest told us once that it was disrespectful to the blessed sacrament in the tabernacle to leave before the priest has genuflected and left the altar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benedict Posted December 30, 2004 Share Posted December 30, 2004 So many people leave the church right after communion that Father gave a homily on it after a reading about perseverance for the Lord. It bothered him so much that I wanted to volunteer to sit in front of the doors and not let anyone out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azaelia Posted December 30, 2004 Share Posted December 30, 2004 I was late for mass a few times, but it's usually because we got lost or the mass times were wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lil Red Posted January 13, 2005 Author Share Posted January 13, 2005 bttt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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