Guess I'm a typical lapsed Catholic with fairly common political qualms about the Church and an increasingly "abstract" faith. I haven't spoken to my parish priest since DS' baptism 3 years ago and I've only been to Mass about 4 times since, but I guess in times of crisis it all means a bit more.
I had a missed miscarriage last month. I found one of the hardest parts of the whole process signing the release form before my ERPC stating no ceremony or service would be provided for the remains, so I'd like a Mass said for our baby and all miscarried babies and their parents.
I'll probably phone the priest this week. This may sound a little shallow, but how much should I offer to have a Mass said? I know there isn't a "fee" as such because you can't "buy" a Mass but I know a sum would be expected. I don't want to embarrass him (or myself)
Also do you think it's weird/wrong/selfish of me to ask for a Mass when my faith is so vague and church attendance so scant? Is it like turning to a friend for help who you haven't spoken to for years with no real intention of seeing them that often in the future?
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Question for Catholics about having a Mass said
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LapsedCath · 21/11/2006 19:03
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