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5 reasons we should attend Mass

Recently a survey revealed that church attendance is low. This is for all Christian churches and not just the Catholic Church. Many people reason that a person can pray and worship God anywhere. Even though it's true that you can worship anywhere, going to an actual Church service or Mass has real benefits.

1. Fellowship - Gathering in one place with people who share common beliefs strengthens you. Jesus even asked for us to gather to praise and learn from God. There is a special feeling that you can't obtain anywhere else than Church and gathering to praise the Lord.

2. Church is for the imperfect - Many people believe that they shouldn't go to Church because they sin against God. Absolutely no one is perfect. Church is for people who sin. It is for those who want to learn and just be with God. We all have struggles and problems. Bring them to Church and let God help you.

3. Social status - Who cares if your friends think Church is uncool or stupid to attend? There is only one you in the whole world. You need to worry about yourself and what is best for you. If they aren't friends with you because you go to Church, that is their problem and not yours.

4. Try, try again - Many people stop going to Church because they went before and didn't like it. There are days that I don't like the homily, music or perhaps the overall feeling. However, it shouldn't stop me from going to Mass. Church is more than that. It's about spending time with Jesus for an hour one on one. Don't give up Church because of a few bad experiences. If it's so bad, try a different church or volunteer to change what you don't like.

5. Keeps us grounded - Yes, we are imperfect. But there is no need to stop striving to do right. Knowing the right thing to do keeps us on a good path. Doing the right thing isn't always the easiest, but it can be the happiest choice. Going to church helps remind us to do good and love one another. It keeps our souls in check.

Churches are more flexible with times of services plus the dress code. Please give church a few months and you might find it was the best choice.


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