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Excercise on Sunday	Jordan	Sunday, July 17, 2011
Question: Is it a sin to work out on Sunday?
Question Answered by Bro. Ignatius Mary, OMSM(r) Dear Jordan: Concerning our Sunday obligation the Catechism states: 2185 On Sundays and other holy days of obligation, the faithful are to refrain from engaging in work or activities that hinder the worship owed to God, the joy proper to the Lord's Day, the performance of the works of mercy, and the appropriate relaxation of mind and body. Family needs or important social service can legitimately excuse from the obligation of Sunday rest. The faithful should see to it that legitimate excuses do not lead to habits prejudicial to religion, family life, and health. There is no problem, no sin, with you working out on Sunday as long as your practice of exercise, which is a good thing, does not interfere with going to Mass, spending time with family, relaxing (which a hour or two of exercise will not violate), or be used as an excuse not to perform works of mercy. God Bless, Bro. Ignatius Mary Footer Notes: This forum is for general questions on the faith. See specific Topic Forums below: Spiritual Warfare, demons, the occult go to our Spiritul Warfare Q&S Forum. Liturgy Questions go to our Liturgy and Liturgical Law Q&A Forum Liturgy of the Hours (Divine Office) Questions go to our Divine Office Q&A Forum Defenfing the Faith Questions go to our Defending the Faith Q&A Forum Church History Questions go to our Church History Q&A Forum

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Excercise on Sunday

Jordan

Sunday, July 17, 2011

Question:

Is it a sin to work out on Sunday?

Question Answered by Bro. Ignatius Mary, OMSM(r)

Dear Jordan:

Concerning our Sunday obligation the Catechism states:

2185 On Sundays and other holy days of obligation, the faithful are to refrain from engaging in work or activities that hinder the worship owed to God, the joy proper to the Lord's Day, the performance of the works of mercy, and the appropriate relaxation of mind and body. Family needs or important social service can legitimately excuse from the obligation of Sunday rest. The faithful should see to it that legitimate excuses do not lead to habits prejudicial to religion, family life, and health.

There is no problem, no sin, with you working out on Sunday as long as your practice of exercise, which is a good thing, does not interfere with going to Mass, spending time with family, relaxing (which a hour or two of exercise will not violate), or be used as an excuse not to perform works of mercy.

God Bless,
Bro. Ignatius Mary

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