[SoothingDave]

Please solve this dispute I have with a Catholic co-worker: Mass is not said on Good Friday, but Catholics are expected to at least vist the Church on that day. Correct?

Good Friday is not a day of obligation.

SD

[WaveThatFlag]

I don't think you understand my question. It is certainly not a day of obligation, because there are no masses for required attendance. But aren't you expected to at least stop by and reflect?

[SMEDLEYBUTLER]

Good Friday is not a day of obligation.

True, Good Friday is not listed as a Holy Day of Obligation but the obligation of fasting and abstinence applies. The importance of attending the solemn liturgies of the Easter triduum is, sadly, downplayed in most dioceses.