Giving in to the Solemnity of the Occasion

Everyone knows about them, but we try not to talk about them — Holy Days of Obligation, a.k.a. (for the most part) Solemnities. These are days that typically fall during the work week when we’re suppose to rest, not work, pray, and of course, go to Mass.

Yeah, sure. Try explaining that to the boss!

In all seriousness, whereas at one time, Solemnities were something everyone followed and a whole nation would essentially shut...