Resolutions 

   St. John Bosco offered several resolutions concerning going to Mass.  In today’s society I think they are well worth repeating to remind us of why we go to Mass and the respect that is due to our Lord in His house. 

·        Try to be early for Mass always.  A few minutes spent in prayer before Mass can open your soul to wonderful Graces. 

·        When you enter or leave the church take Holy Water and sign yourself with the Sign of the Cross. 

·         Always genuflect when  you enter or leave your seat.  This is an Act of Adoration to Almighty God, present in the tabernacle.  So take time to genuflect reverently, facing the altar and saying “My Lord and my God” as your right knee touches the floor. 

·        Don’t talk in church unless absolutely necessary  Talk only to Jesus – it is Him you have come to visit.  Don’t talk as you leave either.  Some people may still be at prayer. 

·        Listen to the sermon.  It is a message from God that could bear much fruit for you. 

·        Don’t start to leave church until the priest has returned to the Sacristy.  Stay to thank God for the Graces you received from Him in the Mass. 

    Finally, St. John Bosco reminded us that every day we take a step closer to Heaven, that every act should be for the greater glory of God and that every morning we should renew our resolve to work for  the salvation of souls.

    When we go to Mass all else should fade away and our entire attention should be on Him.  Let us give Him our thanks, our praise and all the reverence due Him.