1,083 upvotes
Aug 5, 2026, 9:40 AM UTC
Posted by /u/HumbleRestaurant790
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1,083 upvotes
Aug 5, 2026, 9:40 AM UTC
Posted by /u/HumbleRestaurant790
489 upvotes
Aug 4, 2026, 8:24 PM UTC
Posted by /u/Far_Magician8224
I was shocked to learn that one of our faithful daily Mass-goers suddenly died yesterday. He himself was at Mass yesterday, with his wife. Understandably, she wasn't there today. You just don't know the day or the hour. How humbling this is. Please pray for the repose of his sou…
159 upvotes
Aug 5, 2026, 1:13 PM UTC
Posted by /u/HumbleRestaurant790
121 upvotes
Aug 4, 2026, 11:28 PM UTC
Posted by /u/Sea_Offer_5854
I’ve noticed lately at Mass that when we hit the line in the Nicene Creed, "and by the Holy Spirit was incarnate of the Virgin Mary, and became man," a few people bow. By the way I'm not looking around, I just noticed it from the corner of my eye. According to the General Instru…
99 upvotes
Aug 5, 2026, 6:13 AM UTC
Posted by /u/NeitherBarracuda
I think I am giving up on becoming catholic due to OCIA/RCIA scheduling conflicts. I am a young mom and my son is 18 months old. I work full time. I have called 7-8 parishes near me and they all have classes and required mass at times that do not work with my family's schedule.…
92 upvotes
Aug 4, 2026, 8:52 PM UTC
Posted by /u/No_Cycle_9120
I know this statement will stir up controversy. The problem is that Catholicism in the world isn't even truly known by many practicing Catholics because its true essence remains unknown to most. Catholicism is not just going to Mass, being kind to people, or following a certain…
88 upvotes
Aug 5, 2026, 2:03 AM UTC
Posted by /u/Daedric_Prince07
I arrived at Mass about 20 minutes early to find the laity praying the rosary out loud with one person starting the Hail Mary while the rest of the people finished it and they did this for the entirety of the time before the Priest walked out. Is this a normal practice?
72 upvotes
Aug 5, 2026, 2:16 PM UTC
59 upvotes
Aug 4, 2026, 10:11 PM UTC
Posted by /u/Sufficient-Gain-226
I notice that as someone who votes 3rd party, a lot of people on the left will say, "Trump is a threat to democracy," or "you can't ignore his criminal conduct." And on the right it's "the left is destroying the country through its policies," or "Democrats are taking away freedo…
50 upvotes
Aug 4, 2026, 11:49 PM UTC
Posted by /u/FancyFaceFrom1992
For context, I have a just turned two year old and a 3 month old. I am in the process of getting them baptized. I have struggled with regularly attending mass, and this has only increased with the stress of having two kids. My partner is non practicing and works Sundays, so if I…