And who gives this person the authority to tell me I need to be at chuch on those days.
2007-08-16 13:54:33 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
The Holy Days of Obligation were decided back around the time of the Council of Nicea ... and while they are 'on the books' you don't really have to go to church on them if you don't want to ... I'm a Catholic, and I go to church when I am well enough to go ... and I am sure that God knows I 'worship him' ALL THE TIME not just when I show up in church ... so you should 'think' and go to church when YOU think you need it, not because of some 'ancient rules' ...
2007-08-16 14:01:45 · answer #1 · answered by Kris L 7 · 1⤊ 4⤋
God gave Peter (the first pope) and the Apostles (the first bishops) authority over the Church.
The pope and the bishops today are the direct successors of the originals and decide on the holy days of obligation.
With love in Christ.
2007-08-17 00:27:27 · answer #2 · answered by imacatholic2 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Catholic Church decides which days are Holy Days of Obligation and God gives the Church her authority.
2007-08-16 21:01:15 · answer #3 · answered by Dysthymia 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I think it's the Vatican.
But ask yourself. Say you have a good friend who cares about you and just let's you do what you want and let you live your life as you see fit.
This friend of yours only asks a few favors, all of them very easy and simple. Plus, the person only asks these favors between a stretch of months and seasons.
Would it be fair to give up at least some of your time for your friend?
Think about it.
2007-08-16 22:27:05 · answer #4 · answered by Otaku in Need 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I will counter with another question:
If you love God, why is the thought of going to Church to commune with Him so distasteful to you?
What if I said "if you love your family you need to spend time with them reguarly" would you argue that fact?
Well, isn't God deserving of your love and service, too? The Church is only reminding us of our duties to the Father who loves us.
And who gave the Catholic Church and her bishops (the successors of the apostles) authority to set aside obligatory days of worship throughout the liturgical year? Jesus Christ Himself. (See Matt. 16:19; 18:18, Luke 10:16, John 13:20, John 17:18; 20:21, Acts 20:28 and others)
2007-08-16 20:59:25 · answer #5 · answered by Veritas 7 · 4⤊ 1⤋
I think they are decided on by Church Leadership and biblical teachings.
But if you don't want to go, then don't. I guess they are technically "required", but really they are just an opportunity for faithful followers of the Church to gather together in common worship.
2007-08-16 21:02:02 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
the Cardinal and the Pope decide with the backing and discretion of the Diocese.
2007-08-16 21:00:46 · answer #7 · answered by "Ask Dr. Stupid" 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
They were established according to Doctrine, over seen by the Vatican and other councils.
2007-08-16 21:00:10 · answer #8 · answered by Chef Combo S 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
The Church who else. Its authority comes from God. Read the Bible, you will find it there.
2007-08-16 21:32:48 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
The Church. God gave them the authority.
2007-08-16 21:02:11 · answer #10 · answered by zytlaly 4 · 3⤊ 1⤋