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Does Watching Mass on the Internet Fulfill My Sunday Obligation?

Question:

Does viewing Mass on the Internet satisfy our Sunday obligation?

Answer:

Viewing a Mass, whether via television or on the Internet, is certainly a worthwhile activity, but it doesn’t fulfill one’s Sunday obligation regarding the Lord’s Day and the Third Commandment. However, if one is sick, one would be dispensed from the obligation. In addition, it’s possible one could be dispensed from the Sunday obligation to participate in Sunday Mass for other legitimate reasons. Consult your local parish pastor or Catholic diocese.

And for more on possibly missing Sunday Mass, please see our article on the subject.

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