Why do we have to go to Mass? Why can’t we just pray at home or read the Bible on our own time?

In the midst of playing Mass, my 9-year-old son Leo gave three simple answers to this question. He delivered a “homily” that started with, “I know you don’t like coming to Mass, but … ” and then gave three (pretty good) reasons why we go to Mass. He said:


Going to Mass is just what we do.
We get to receive Jesus.
We love Jesus.


Going to Mass is a huge part of our obligation and privilege as Catholics, becuase the Eucharist is the source and summit of the Christian life. And, simply put, we love Jesus.

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“The word ‘liturgy’ means ‘work’. Mass is the work of Christ first and foremost, but it’s also the joining of our works, and joys, and suffering, to that work of Christ.”

3 Reasons We Go to Mass (According to a 9-Year-Old)

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“Little things have a great power to move us.”

3 Reasons We Go to Mass (According to a 9-Year-Old)

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