[Land of the Irish]

Well, used to be that the Church threatened everyone with eternal damnation was one not to fulfill the Sunday obligation.

It doesn't anymore?

[St.Chuck]

I don't think it emphasizes that point because people are repelled by that notion. Wouldn't you agree that modern man, by and large, doesn't believe in hell?

[St.Chuck]

All the catechism says is that "Those who deliberately fail in this obligation commit a grave sin." But I don't think people are too keen on acknowleging and avoiding sin either.