Chapter 12 The Third Commandment. Questions to Ponder What Obligations does faithful observance of the third commandment place on the Christians in.
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Chapter 12The Third Commandment
Questions to Ponder
• What Obligations does faithful observance of the third commandment place on the Christians in modern society?
• How should Christians resolve the conflicts that sometimes arise between the demands of this commandment and other obligations?
Introduction
Sunday…
• The Lord’s Day – Celebrates the completion of Creation
• Obligatory day of worship • Obligatory day of rest
Section One
The Importance of the Sabbath in the Old Testament
Third Commandment
• Exodus 20: 8-11– Rest was primary and worship was secondary
• Leviticus– Sabbath was for rest/worship
• Pharisees – Casuistic morality
• Condemned by Jesus
Section Two
The Lord’s Day in
the New Testament
Third Commandment • “The first day of the week,
[they] “gathered together to break bread” (Acts 20:7)
• St Ignatius of Antioch laid foundation for Sabbath day to be Sunday • Constantine the Great
solidified it
Section Three
The Christian Sunday
Third Commandment • E. Church celebrations –private • 325 AD –Edict of Milan
• Emperor forbids certain public works – Day of rest “born”
• Council of Orleans AD 511/538– Christians encouraged to create laws forbidding
certain work –REST!
Section Four
The Obligation of Attending Mass on Sundays/Holy Days of Obligation
Origins of Obligation
• Giving worship to God one day a week
• Eucharist • Carries on the
redemptive mission of the Church
Holy Days of Obligation
• Mary Mother of God (Jan 1) • The Ascension of Jesus (40 days after Easter) • The Assumption of Mary (Aug 15) • The Feast of All Saints (Nov 1) • The Immaculate Conception (Dec 8) • Christmas Day (Dec 25th)
Section Five
The Fulfillment of the Precept of Attending Mass
Mass Attendance
• Serious/grave sin if missed • Only permissible to
miss if “serious” matter • Taking care of an infant • Illness
Section Six
Obligation to Rest
Why Rest?
• Rest facilitates the worship of God by eliminating outside distractions
• The need for rest is a requirement of the human condition
Section Seven
Activity Permitted on Sunday
You Can Do…
• So long as…– It does not impede upon the celebration of the
Eucharist – It does not inhibit the festive happiness of
Sunday – It does not make bodily or mental rest
impossible
Section Eight
Re-Christianization of Sunday
Let it be Known
• You CAN eliminate the burdens of modern society! – Let other know that you intend on keeping the
Sabbath – If a work obligation –work, but keep God as
the Focus!
Conclusion
Final Thoughts…
• You have a SERIOUS obligation to attend Mass!
• When you do not go to Mass – You lose the gifts of the Holy Spirit – Your conscience is deadened– Your attitudes/conduct deteriorate
Works Cited
• Our Moral Life in Christ . United States : Midwestern Theological Seminary , 2006.
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