The Bishops of England and Wales, with confirmation by the Holy See, have transferred three Holy Days of Obligation to Sundays...The following Holy Days will transfer to the nearest Sunday:
1. Epiphany of the Lord
2. Ascension of the Lord
3. Body and Blood of the Lord
In a certain way, it seems that such an accommodation, while it may be considered pastoral, is, nonetheless, an acquiescence or surrender to the world. Catholic holy days are slowly eliminated for a variety of reasons or excuses, replaced by secular holidays or normal work days.
There seems to be so little emphasis on these holy days and even less on the Feasts and Solemnities of the Church calendar.
It shouldn't be long before the few remaining Holy Days of Obligation are likewise moved to Sundays...After all, there should be little inconvenience or sacrifice required of Catholics these days to attend Holy Mass on a day other than Sunday.
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