In America, Sunday has become just another day of the week with one small difference: we go to Mass. Why should it be different? God decreed one day of the week as a day of rest:
Genesis 2:2 And on the seventh day God finished his work which he had done, and he rested on the seventh day from all his work which he had done. 3 So God blessed the seventh day and hallowed it, because on it God rested from all his work which he had done in creation.
Originally, this was Saturday, however it moved to Sunday with the coming (and Crucifixion) of Christ. Did God need rest? No, He’s omnipotent. He did this as an example for us to follow, because He was aware of our limits. Ultimately, humans need a day of rest and relaxation, but it goes further than that:
Exodus 20:8 Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy. 9 Six days you shall labor, and do all your work; 10 but the seventh day is a Sabbath to the Lord your God; in it you shall not do any work, you, or your son, or your daughter, your manservant, or your maidservant, or your cattle, or the sojourner who is within your gates; 11 for in six days the Lord made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that is in them, and rested the seventh day; therefore the Lord blessed the Sabbath day and hallowed it.
This is one of the Ten Commandments and is repeated in Deuteronomy 5:12-15. It’s not only that we are to rest from our labors on the Sabbath, but we are also to “keep it holy” by remembering God in this time. A family rosary, bible study, and personal prayer are great ideas for honoring the Sabbath in our day and time. This is a perfect time to include the family – a whole day meant to honor God.
In America, we’ve really gotten away from this – we’re workaholics and productivity nuts. But this compulsion to work takes it’s toll on us physically and spiritually over time. We need this time to rest and focus on our spiritual lives. So take the time to slow down – God knows we need it.
Jay
My dad (once and Anglo-Catholic, now Eastern Orthodox) used to to have a "no shopping" rule on Sunday. He never made any purchases and tried to spend the afternoon at home, reading and resting.
Jay,
Pardon my abuse of the comment box as a vehicle for private e-mail, but I would appreciate receiving your e-mail address if possible so that I will not be tempted further in this regard.
With appreciation for your apostolate,
Earl
Editor
Times Against Humanity
I cannot begin to tell you how wrong you are in saying that Sunday is the Sabbath. First of all, look at the ten commandments. Catholics disregard two of them, including the Sabbath and the idol worship. ..."Remember the sabbath day, too keep it holy. Six days shalt thou labour and do all thy work: But the seventh day is the sabbath of the LORD they God: in it thou shalt not do any work, thou, nor thy son, nor thy daughter, thy manservant, nor thy maidservant, nor thy cattle, nor thy stranger that is within thy gates: for in six days the LORD made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that in them is, and rested the seventh day: wherefore the LORD blessed the sabbath day, and hallowed it. This speaks for itself. (John 14:15) If ye love me, keep my commandments. Jesus did not want the commandments done away with when he left. HE even kept the Sabbath commandments. I hear that Catholics use Sunday to celebrate Christs Resurrection, so Jesus couldn't have celebrated the Sabbath then, because he did not celebrate his own death and resurrection. Furthermore, the Sunday worshipping is a pagan tradition, from when Catholics tried to make pagans Catholic. That was originally the day when they worshipped the sun. I just thought I'd show you the error of your ways.
Until Next time,
David
P.S. Ill give anyone 1000 Dollars cash if they find any Biblical proof that the Sabbath was changed.
Jesus died for my sins. If all you say is true, then what did he die for? I will always be humble and greatful to him. Jesus saved me! I worshop on Tuesday! God loves me and he will always be on my left shoulder.