The Third Commandment

I was watching again the show of the celebrity sister of our president last night and I'm glad that she learned finally what the importance of hearing Sunday mass. I recall that she told the viewers previously that she went to church every Monday because that was the only time she can due to her hectic schedule and assumed that it was okay. Well the Holy Eucharist does gives a great grace and daily attendance is still one of my goals but I cannot do diligently since I cannot catch the last mass of the day. I also remember how my mother before also told me it didn't matter if we hear mass on Monday instead of Sunday since it is still a mass. Though I encourage her to do it every Sunday diligently and remind her of  the Third Commandment. I agree on what the celebrity sister told yesterday about it. That with all the blessings God has been giving us everyday, He only asked for just one hour of our Sunday yet we have so many complains and alibi to do so. I guess an established relationship with Him will make a difference. I for once neglected this practice of worshiping Him when I have some issues. But upon having a connection to Him again, that going to Mass is just like going for a date. I have this joy inside me and even would dress up nicely just for Him. My accident recently prevented me in going to church early this year. I opted to hear via television or online streaming. There were Sundays though that I failed to do these.  I then confess these failure to attend and glad that I am forgiven for missing this great sacrifice and worshiping the Lord. Nevertheless the homily last Sunday of Father Terrence made me think when he mentioned that the commandments given are not a Law but an order. I then think what he meant. Perhaps putting it as a Law means there are punishments when we don't adhere. But our God is merciful that a contrite heart is enough to obtain His forgiveness. I guess the commandments are there to bring order in our lives. I need to discuss these further with Sister Linda my spiritual adviser. I can't wait to visit her again and learn so many things about God.