An explosive subject i know. But try and forget about the recent allegations involving numerous decorated members of the church including Sean Brady. I am 18 years old from a strong mass going family. Every Sunday without fail, hangover or not. Anyway i will get to the point, as many of yous know mass isnt a thing you look forward to on a Sunday (not me anyway). For years since i was old enough to remember i detested going to mass, i still do. It is one of those things that still at 18 years of age when i get the shout on a sunday morning to get up for mass that could still reduce me to tears. Over the past while i have been joking to my folks about not going to mass anymore, they have taken it as a joke but now i think i could actually be considering not attending mass anymore. I dont see the point, the mass is always boring, the priest always talks too long and slowly, if someone asked me now to go say 12 oclock mass i think i have heard it that many times that i could ryhme it off quite well. Maybe im not at an age yet (though i should be) to fully understand the meaning and feel in touch with God and the whole show, just wondered was there anyone on here that felt the same way i am feeling now and have grown up to have the church as an essential part of thier lives today. Cheers!

titasikram (Tyrone) - Posts: 117 - 17/03/2010 18:33:53    590646

Bite your tongue and wait til you move out like the rest of us.

You could mention the recent dealings of the Church, but it'll probably start an argument unsuited to a sore head.

Benandonner (Antrim) - Posts: 459 - 17/03/2010 18:48:42    590655

if you live a good life and try to be good to yourself and others, god will be pleased. you dont have to go to mass to prove this

yew_tree (Mayo) - Posts: 12122 - 17/03/2010 18:58:21    590666

It is one of those things that still at 18 years of age when i get the shout on a sunday morning to get up for mass that could still reduce me to tears.


He he. Reminds me of our house years ago..."It's 11 o'clock on a Sunday morning...get up for mass".
I horse mine out now on a Saturday night so I don't sound like the oul fella every Sunday.

redandblackgaa (Tyrone) - Posts: 251 - 17/03/2010 20:07:53    590734

I second yew tree

You dont have to go to mass to pray or talk to God. Ive had plenty of chats to God in random places like exam halls, Gaa football pitches, going for a walk, going to sleep, etc.
I dont go to mass every week and sometimes i stop into the church to say a prayer and light a candle. The Church is not in tune with its followers anymore and wont be, by the way its going.

rossielassie (Roscommon) - Posts: 672 - 17/03/2010 20:10:52    590736

Being a good catholic is not necessarily going to sit listening to a priest on a Saturday night or a Sunday morning. Its about all the stuff ye do every day. I dont have to go to mass to know that i am a catholic, just as i dont have to wear green on St Patricks Day to know im irish.....

Chester1970 (Armagh) - Posts: 509 - 18/03/2010 09:57:58    590964

The Polish girlfriend goes every Sunday without fail. God bless her.

CheFinny (UK) - Posts: 1358 - 18/03/2010 10:09:17    590980

Religion's a joke!

beer baron (Cavan) - Posts: 3916 - 18/03/2010 10:13:21    590986

Myself and the Mrs. and kids go to mass almost every Sunday. For us it's as much about community as religon.
We meet friends before and after. Have a chat and a laugh etc.
It's about saying that we are all still alive. It may have been a hard week on some of us but the safety net of
your neighbours / parishoners is strong. We will help you out.
Also our priest is a good, easy-going and friendly man.
I have to say I find mass-going a positive experience.

RAM85 (Westmeath) - Posts: 978 - 18/03/2010 10:16:29    590988

CheFinny
County: UK
Posts: 802

590980 The Polish girlfriend goes every Sunday without fail. God bless her.

Thank Science for that, i hadnt heard about her for a few days i was fearing the worst!

paddyogall (Mayo) - Posts: 5110 - 18/03/2010 10:24:10    590994

Religion's a joke!

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awh stop you can say that again ....... farce

waynoI (Dublin) - Posts: 13659 - 18/03/2010 11:12:45    591041

CheFinny
County: UK
Posts: 802


Any chance you will marry her so as she can get either Irish citeznship.

Dr.Shephard (Leitrim) - Posts: 2187 - 18/03/2010 11:15:16    591046

Meant either Irish or British

Dr.Shephard (Leitrim) - Posts: 2187 - 18/03/2010 11:20:12    591051

Dr.Shephard
County: Leitrim
Posts: 1314

591046 CheFinny
County: UK
Posts: 802


Any chance you will marry her so as she can get either Irish citeznship.

I want Polish Citizenship but it takes six years.

CheFinny (UK) - Posts: 1358 - 18/03/2010 11:28:57    591067

CheFinny
County: UK
Posts: 805



When you get it, will she call you ''my polish boyfriend''

Dr.Shephard (Leitrim) - Posts: 2187 - 18/03/2010 11:35:06    591080

Dr.Shephard
County: Leitrim
Posts: 1316

591080 CheFinny
County: UK
Posts: 805



When you get it, will she call you ''my polish boyfriend''

Hhahahaha brilliant.
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CheFinny (UK) - Posts: 1358 - 18/03/2010 11:38:34    591088

Never, ever understood the point of mass. It's the same repetitive thing every week - priest reads some bizarre stories from a 2,000+ year old book, the congregation sits in silence and mutters along the responses and prayers in a trance-like state. Even though I haven't attended (apart from weddings and funerals) for years I too could say mass in the morning, and could recite all the prayers - "I confess to almighty god, and to you my brothers and sisters", "lamb of god you take away the sins of the world", "I believe in one god, the father the almighty" etc., etc.

I feel I have a lot in common with yourself titasikram - I too was forced to attend mass as a child, and to make all the sacraments, but shortly after I turned 16 I said enough is enough and point blank refused to go one morning. The atmosphere in the house was fairly bad for a while afterwards, but I stuck it out and eventually my parents just had to accept that I had a mind of my own and didn't suscribe to the same superstitions as they did.

I can't understand why people go to mass, or what they get from the experience. If you want peace and quiet, time to reflect, go for a walk in the countryside and marvel at nature (or just stay in bed). If you want to talk to "god" (yourself) then you can do that anywhere if you believe he can read your mind. If you want to meet your neighbours, go to your local GAA or soccer pitch, or get involved in some other community project.

I actually get slightly annoyed that so many people continue to support the catholic church in this country evey sunday with their attendance at mass and their financial contributions after the church's shameful cover up of abuse and their refusal to properly apologise and accept the blame. The money donated to the richest organisation on the planet to help it fight claims of abuse by it's members could instead be donated to a deserving charity, where it would be properly used to help vulnerable, less fortunate people or animals, etc.

nocky (Wexford) - Posts: 2059 - 18/03/2010 13:06:40    591235

Chester1970
County: Armagh
Posts: 438

590964 Being a good catholic is not necessarily going to sit listening to a priest on a Saturday night or a Sunday morning. Its about all the stuff ye do every day. I dont have to go to mass to know that i am a catholic, just as i dont have to wear green on St Patricks Day to know im irish.....
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Thats nicely put Chester, being a "good" catholic should not be about licking the altar rails every day or attending novenas every evening, its more of a state of consciousness, being aware of your moral obligations and values and putting them into practise in your everyday life. I sympathise with the poster and recall my youth when we sometimes, although rarely, skipped mass and would ask someone who said it in order to get your story straight with your mammy when you get home! I also believe that RAM has a good point regarding the community aspect of attending mass, although its not for me personally I won't question anyone elses motives for going.

brendtheredhand (Tyrone) - Posts: 10897 - 18/03/2010 13:27:50    591260

CheFinny
County: UK
Posts: 807

591088 Dr.Shephard
County: Leitrim
Posts: 1316

591080 CheFinny
County: UK
Posts: 805



When you get it, will she call you ''my polish boyfriend''

Hhahahaha brilliant.
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Check it out, she's probably been posting on the Polish Soccer website "non soccer board" about her Irish boyfriend!

brendtheredhand (Tyrone) - Posts: 10897 - 18/03/2010 13:29:51    591265

nice to see im not the only one! Atheist it is! lol

titasikram (Tyrone) - Posts: 117 - 18/03/2010 13:39:36    591284