Returning to Mass, Beach Weddings, and Marian Consecration

Returning to Mass, Beach Weddings, and Marian Consecration

Fr. Josh answers questions about returning to mass in during COVID, the validity of beach weddings and why we should consecrate ourselves to Jesus through Mary.

Christ came to us through Mary, and so we also return to him through Mary.

Glory Story (2:25)

Feedback (3:48)

Returning to Mass (6:24)

Hi Fr. Josh!

First, thank you for your openness to the Holy Spirit and for your 'yes' to God's call in your life. You are a gift to the Church.

I wanted to ask you a question in regards to the indefinite dispensation from the obligation of Sunday Mass currently in effect in my home diocese. I work for a parish in the Diocese of Toledo, Ohio and currently we are seeing a drop in the number of people attending Mass and the number of people livestreaming Mass.

I understand that the coronavirus is a real threat and high-risk individuals should stay home during this time, but not everyone is high-risk. Some people who are staying away from Mass are willing to eat out, go into grocery stores, visit a movie theater, etc., and these activities have just as much exposure as going into Mass.

My questions is: how can we as a parish encourage able individuals to come back to Mass and how can we encourage those who need to stay away to still keep holy the Lord's Day?

-Arianna

Beach Weddings (12:40)

Hi from Australia! Father Josh, my question is around not getting married in a church. My husband and I grew up Catholic but chose to elope on a beach in Hawaii with a non-denominal Pastor. Is our marriage valid in the Catholic Church? Is this considered a sin?

- Donna

Marian Consecration (16:47)

Hey Fr. Josh, what are your thoughts on consecration to Mary? What does it really mean and why should I consecrate myself to her?

Thanks!

-Anonymous

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