Sunday is always around the corner of every week and what do we do to really keep it holy as God commanded us? Keeping the Lord's Day holy means, above all, going to Mass in order to fulfill our "Sunday duty" by participating in the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. In the commercial world many of us have to work on Sundays, on shifts at hotels or hospitals, or have our shops open at malls because that’s the time more consumers patronize the malls. Indeed we all need to work to earn a living but is it worth while to disobey God’s commandment? Many have forgotten that it is a mortal sin to break this commandment or have become presumptuous that their sins will be forgiven. Don’t forget that God is also just. Yes, some will say..”to survive in this world, this commercial world, we have to follow suit, otherwise how do we earn a living?” “There is inflation to always consider.”; “Oh I have no choice!” “It’s compulsory!” Etc.. May the following be helpful to remind us of the importance of keeping Sunday holy and not incur punishment from God. (Taken from Chapter 58 of The Young Man’s Guide by Fr.Lasance.) WORK and the SUNDAY Rest.
SUNDAY This day the glorious Trinity Creations’s work began; This day the world’s Creator rose, Overcoming death for man. So, while on this His Holy day, At this most sacred hour Our psalms amid the stillness rise, May he His blessings shower. Father of lights! keep us this day From sinful passions free; Grant us, in every word, and deed, And thought, to honour Thee. Assist us, Purity divine, Within our hearts to quell Those evil fires which, cherished here, Augment the flames of hell. Saviour, of Thy sweet clemency. Wash Thou our sins away; Grant us Thy peace - grant us with Thee Thine own eternal day. -Lyra Catholica (The current situation with Covid-19 and the lockdown situations, many are deprived of Mass so what can we do besides “attending / watching” live stream of Masses?
We could sanctify our Sundays by praying the Rosary and include reading of the scriptures of the day, preferably with one’s family gathered together; refer to the book: The Church’s Year by Rev. Lenard Goffine for explanations to the readings of the day; and include a spiritual communion prayer. Of course you can say other preferred prayers on your own. Avoid unnecessary servile work.) |
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