The Service of the Lord's Day
Sunday, on which by apostolic tradition the paschal mystery is celebrated, must be observed in the universal Church as the primordial holy day of obligation. . . . On Sundays and other holy days of obligation, the faithful are obliged to participate in the Mass. Canons 1246 & 1247, The Catholic Church's 1983 Code of Canon Law Life is filled with occasions for public and private worship. Among these, the Service of the Lord’s Day has primacy of place. It is the church’s anchor, keeping God’s people rooted in the triune God who comes to us in word and sacrament. Outside of the principal Sunday service, feel free to wander down any worship path that seems right. Suit your artistic, intellectual and emotional preferences. Meet your personal needs. Sing to the sound of drums and guitars. Meditate to the sound of the pipe organ. Lose yourself in chant. Dance. Wave banners. Have a love feast with coffee and doughnuts. Practice fasting. Speak in tongues. Listen to readings from ...