The Importance of a Catholic Regularly Attending Mass

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The Importance of a Catholic Regularly Attending Mass

Catholics attend mass for many reasons, although there are many

different reasons for going to mass, there is one thing that all

people want from mass, and that is some sort of help or advice from

God. Some people may think it is impossible to go to mass and return

with advice fomr God, but people deal with mass in different ways and

can take from it what they are willing to give back, not just to the

church but to all of the people they love and care for.

I think one of the main reasons people attend mass is to deepen their

relationship with God. People look to God as a role model and they do

their best to follow in his footsteps, even through hard times. Some

Catholics feel that the closer they are with God the more he will

understand and help them in their everyday lives. In a time of need

help is always the anwser to the problom. Some people believe that

God's help is the best you can get , as he is the almighty and can

teach right from wrong. I also think that the closer to God you are,

then the safer you feel as you know he is right there watching over

you.

Another reason why catholics attend mass may be so that they can

express their faith. This can be done in many ways. By expressing

their faith they are deepening their relationship with God. They are

expressing their views and opinions of religion in everyday life and

they can add to their views and opinions by learning more about them

at mass.

St. Thomas Aquinas suggested that the most important element of mass

is the forgiveness of sin. Many catholics agree with this. Catholics

trust in God and they feel god trust them back. so in return, when a

person does something wrong and they know they shouldn't have they

shouldn't be afraid to ask for God's forgiveness and not wallow in

self pity.

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