Do Bishops have the Authority to Cancel Masses Completely?
I have heard and understand statements/arguments for both sides of this topic and it should be VERY much discerned by all parties involved, the local ordinary (Bishop), Parish Priest & the body of Christ (lay faithful)...
THE CHURCH (founded by Jesus Christ) is there to nourish the spirit & soul far more than the body.
These quotes come to mind:
"For what shall it profit a man, if he gain the whole world, and suffer the loss of his soul?"
~ Mark 8:36
&"For what doth it profit a man, if he gain the whole world, and suffer the loss of his own soul? Or what exchange shall a man give for his soul?"
~ Matthew 16:26
That being said... With what we now know about viruses, that they did not know even 150 years ago, not to mention 500 years ago, is it prudent to put hundreds of people in close proximity on a Sunday Holy Sacrifice of the Mass? What if it's the Priest who has the contagion, now he is responsible (potentially) for the illness (or loss) of his faithful.
Difficult times & decisions, BUT we must always remember...it is the Church and Her Sacraments that offer TRUE EVERLASTING LIFE (Life w/ our Lord in Heaven).
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