I have a profound hearing loss. Usually, I am lost in church. No idea whats going on.
I like to watch a non-catholic ministry 4 or 5 times a week (TD Jakes)
The only difference I can see is I am not paying the basket any money
2007-05-28 17:00:29 · 19 answers · asked by eddie9551 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
No it does not fulfill your obligation. You must go to Mass if you are able. Jesus is present at Church, why do you want to stay home? Go where HE is.
2007-05-28 17:08:26 · answer #1 · answered by Midge 7 · 2⤊ 6⤋
There should not be an obligation and no, you do not have to attend a church. Worship comes from the heart, not an obligation set by man. Your personal relationship with Jesus is all that matters. Your church cannot save you and watching catholic mass on TV is a joke. It is as bad as watching Benny Hinn. Anyway, I use to be a catholic and left the religion due to the idol worship and many other false teachings. As a born again Christian I have a personal relationship with God through Jesus Christ and it is for real. I have never been so happy in my whole life. Being a catholic always left me with an empty feeling. Being a Christian has filled that emptiness. There is nothing in the Bible that says we have an obligation to attend mass, church or anything. All we have to do is become born again (saved) and this happens after repenting our sins to God and asking for forgiveness and accepting Jesus into your heart as your Lord and Savior. We are then told to go out into the world and spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ to everyone and win souls for Jesus. This is all. Nothing else, so why feel you have an obligation to fill when you really don't?
2007-05-29 09:27:12 · answer #2 · answered by Dakota Lynn Takes Gun 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
No, watching sermons on TV does not count. You have to be present at Mass to fulfill your Sunday obligation. The reason for this rests entirely on the focus of Mass: The Eucharist. Now, you can always arrange for a Eucharistic Minister to come to your home to give you the Eucharist, and that would take care of that problem...then you'd be able to listen to the sermons (preferably Catholic sermons) on TV...but to fulfill the obligation, you have to partake of the Eucharist regularly.
P.S. And to Giggly Giraffe, no, it does not matter what the circumstances are. Anyone can have the Eucharist brought to them for any reason. That's why there are so many Eucharistic Ministers that are specially trained to do precisely that. I know, because I am one of those people. I've been serving the Eucharist to people who for many different reasons just don't come to church. One of them is also suffering from profound hearing loss to the point where I use sign language to pray with him before he recieves the Eucharist every week.
2007-05-28 19:50:13 · answer #3 · answered by Kellye B 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Not unless you are truly home-bound.
Christianity is not a spectator sport.
Christianity (among other things) requires that you:
+ Worship your creator
+ Develop your relationship with God
+ Help build up the Church, the Body of Christ, the Communion of Saints, the family of believers
Regular attendance and participation in your Church's services can help you reach these goals.
You also obey the Commandment to "keep holy the Lord's day" by going to church on Sundays.
Even it you cannot hear what is going on in Mass:
+ You are part of the Body of Christ
+ Your presence is important
+ Your presence strengthens the faith of others
+ Your presence can strengthen your own faith
+ You have the opportunity to receive the Eucharist
Some parishes now have wireless headphones for the hard of hearing like those available in theaters. You might ask your priest about them.
With love in Christ.
2007-05-29 18:46:53 · answer #4 · answered by imacatholic2 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
No, except you're bodily no longer able to attend Mass simply by ailment or circumstances previous your administration (which, regardless of your fact, is obviously no longer your case), you're sure by skill of church regulation to "help" at Mass on Sundays and Holy Days of criminal duty. besides, consistent with hazard you do no longer understand that the ten Commandments somewhat forbid engaged on the Sabbath Day; whilst it truly isn't any longer oftentimes reported at the instant, of course it is going to constantly be a situation for each Christian, no rely the place or whilst. Edit: remember that, to this very day, Catholics in the time of the worldwide are being martyred extremely than omit Mass. we are speaking approximately your salvation here; forget approximately the self-pity. i'm offering to allow you recognize the certainty, it is the terrific kindness any Christian can furnish yet another. provide up embarrassing your self and your fellow Catholics by skill of crying on the internet. thousands and thousands of human beings in the worldwide haven't any nutrition, no transportation, no drugs, no civil rights, and nevertheless be able to make it to Mass.
2016-10-09 01:06:08 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thats sounds like a good idea to me. You are still listening to a sermon. The only thing missing is "the church" that is other people. You are capable of making the bread and grape juice to partake in the lords supper at home. Also, you can sing your little heart out if you wish. I personally don't think you are doing anything wrong or bad. Also, if you really want to, you can always mail a check to a church if you wish--if it really bothers you that you are not giving any money that is..
If your heart is in the right place, and you are worshipping honestly, I think God would have no problem with what you are doing. You can still go to church charities and parties and be a participant in the church. There shouldn't be a problem.
2007-05-28 17:04:34 · answer #6 · answered by J R 4 · 2⤊ 4⤋
No Sermons, Movies, and other media forms are great supplements to Cathlolic life ... however "Mass" means gathering of the "Masses"... or gathering of ALL (past, present, & future) to join in the mystery of the Eucharist and joining with Jesus as the Body of Chirst in a profound way.
Under extreem circumstances (like bed ridden), you can call your parish and they can have a member of the Church bring you the Eucharist, but this person is also joining you in the fellowship of becoming the Body of Christ. Should this be the case, I'd try to get EWTN where you can join Catholic TV and see a Mass from Notra Dame or something like that.
2007-05-28 17:15:57 · answer #7 · answered by Giggly Giraffe 7 · 1⤊ 4⤋
No, that will not fulfill your obligation. You don't need to hear to participate fully at Mass. Every word said is written in the Missal for you to follow along as you watch what's going on at the altar.
You cannot receive the Body and Blood of Jesus at home in front of your TV. And watching non-Catholic ministries will put you in danger of watering down your faith and beliefs.
I would encourage you to go back to Mass, go to confession if it has been a while, receive Jesus in the Eucharist, and worship with your fellow Catholics.
God bless.
2007-05-28 17:04:03 · answer #8 · answered by Veritas 7 · 5⤊ 3⤋
Many churches have booths or headsets for the deaf. My husband is mostly deaf as well and has a hard time without the headphones.
2007-05-28 17:03:59 · answer #9 · answered by arewethereyet 7 · 5⤊ 0⤋
Is there really an obligation in the Catholic church to sitting in a church service every week? God doesn't care where you worship, as long as you do. It's your relationship with Him that counts...that's it. If watching a service on TV helps you get through your week and helps you keep focus, then that's where you need to be. The church is NOT the building.
2007-05-28 17:04:09 · answer #10 · answered by Tally 2 · 1⤊ 6⤋
I would say God is Ok with that. It is the attitude of worshiping God in your heart that counts, not the man made rituals the Roman Catholic Church crams down your throat. Try Charles Stanley, on In Touch.
2007-05-28 17:04:50 · answer #11 · answered by Robert S 5 · 3⤊ 4⤋