Mass Live Stream Resources
At St. David the King, we strive to keep our parish connected in faith—even when circumstances keep us physically apart. While we have previously live-streamed our 10:30 AM Sunday Mass, due to the temperamental nature of our streaming equipment and the challenges of consistent operation, we have made the difficult decision to discontinue our in-parish live-stream for the foreseeable future.
We understand this may be disappointing, especially for those who are homebound or otherwise unable to attend Mass in person. Please know that the Church continues to care for your spiritual needs. If you are unable to attend Mass due to illness, infirmity, or other serious reasons, we encourage you to participate in the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass through the following trusted sources:
Recommended Online Mass Sources:
Does Watching Mass Online Fulfill My Sunday Obligation?
According to the Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC 2181) and Canon Law (Canon 1247), Catholics are obliged to attend Mass on Sundays and holy days of obligation. However, the Church recognizes that those who are truly unable to attend Mass in person due to illness, infirmity, or serious obligations are not held to this obligation.
“If for grave reasons attendance at Mass is impossible (e.g., illness, caring for the sick, homebound condition), the obligation does not bind. The faithful in such cases are encouraged to unite themselves spiritually to the celebration of the Holy Mass.”
— cf. Catechism of the Catholic Church 2183
Thus, watching Mass online may serve as a spiritual aid when one is homebound or otherwise impeded, but it does not fulfill the Sunday obligation for those who are able to attend Mass in person. For those who do not meet the legitimate exemptions (such as illness, caring for the vulnerable, or being truly homebound), deliberately missing Mass on Sunday constitutes grave matter. As the Church teaches, grave matter—when committed with full knowledge and deliberate consent—can become a mortal sin, which separates us from God’s grace and requires sacramental confession.
“Those who deliberately fail in this obligation commit a grave sin.”
— Catechism of the Catholic Church, 2181
Let us remember, our Sunday worship is not merely an obligation—it is a loving response to God’s invitation to encounter Christ in the Eucharist and in the communion of the Church.
Make a Spiritual Communion
During the time of Communion while watching Mass, the Church encourages the faithful to make an Act of Spiritual Communion, uniting one’s heart to Jesus in the Eucharist.
“When you do not receive sacramental Communion, make spiritual communion, which is a most beneficial practice.”
— St. Teresa of Ávila
Here is the traditional Prayer of Spiritual Communion, composed by St. Alphonsus Liguori:
Act of Spiritual Communion
My Jesus,
I believe that You are present in the Most Holy Sacrament.
I love You above all things,
and I desire to receive You into my soul.
Since I cannot at this moment receive You sacramentally,
come at least spiritually into my heart.
I embrace You as if You were already there and unite myself wholly to You.
Never permit me to be separated from You.
Amen.
If you or a loved one is homebound and would like to receive Holy Communion at home, please contact the parish office so that we may arrange a pastoral visit.
Let us continue to pray for one another and remain united in Christ, who is present to us in every moment—especially in the Eucharist.