Disciples of Christ

As disciples of Christ, we are challenged to set a good example for others and to truly and publicly live our faith.  We are therefore invited to prayerfully consider making time for the Lord by making the Mass the heart of our day, not just a small part of our day, each Sunday and each Holy Day of Obligation.  This is especially true as we make time for rest and recreation as summer approaches.

The third commandment of God is to remember to keep holy the day of the Lord, and keeping holy the day of the Lord is something that Christians of all faith traditions should strive to do.  In addition, the Catholic Church has issued certain precepts (or duties) for Catholics.  The first precept is to keep holy the day of the Lord by participating in Mass on Sundays and on Holy Days of Obligation.  I think it is fair to say that at times some of us struggle to comply with this precept. (Read more…)