Philip Kosloski on Keeping Sunday Sacred

"In 1998, St. John Paul II wrote an entire apostolic letter on 'The Lord's Day,' in which he expounded on the Catholic observance of the Sabbath and what that looks like in the modern world.

"It is a remarkable letter that reflects on the recent cultural shift away from a more deliberate observance of Sunday as a special day of prayer and rest.

"John Paul II writes that, 'The custom of the 'weekend' has become more widespread, a weekly period of respite, spent perhaps far from home and often involving participation in cultural, political or sporting activities which are usually held on free days.' This is not a bad thing in itself, John Paul II admits, but it can lead to some unfortunate results." 

In a recent commentary, writer Philip Kosloski reflected on the importance of keeping Sunday sacred, "reserving it for the celebration of the Eucharist and a unique rest that refreshes both body and soul."

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Aleteia; Philip Kosloski: Why the Lord's Day should be separate from the weekend (14 JUL 19)