Why Mass?

Happy Sunday everyone!  Some people think Mass is boring.  Others think Mass is great.  As parents, we usually think Mass is something to be endured while isometrically wrestling small children in a teeth-clenching battle below the visibility of the pew...... :)

So if you are in the "wrestling" or the "boring" stage of life, why go to Mass?  Mass is more than meets the eye, and it mystically connects us to the Lord in the Eucharist.  Weather we "feel" that or not... remaining close to God is something we all need.  Thank goodness we don't have to always feel something tingly in order to receive God's grace everyday!

We know that baptism is a new birth and that in baptism all of our sins are taken away. But we continue to sin and we continue to need to hear the words, “Your sins are forgiven.” When we participate at Mass, we are continually assured of God's ongoing love. (excerpt from Catholic Update Guide to Prayer)