Why Sundays?

Sunday has historically been known as the Sabbath, the Biblical day of rest. In many religious societies—and for countless individuals throughout history—this day was taken very seriously. Yet in modern Western culture, it seems to have all but disappeared. I, for one, did not grow up observing it in the traditional sense, nor did anyone I can recall.

Over the past few years, however, I’ve been struck by what this loss means for us—especially as a father of four very young children. I’ve come to see it as a profound loss not just for individuals, but for families, communities, and society at large.

Even if you set aside the Biblical reasons for the Sabbath (which I personally hold in deep importance), the very idea of a weekly day of rest carries immense significance. A day when we lay down our obligations, set aside the busyness of the calendar, and step away from the constant demands of work and worldly pressures. A day reserved for worship, yes—but also for resting our minds and bodies, and spending unhurried time with our children, our families, our friends, and our communities.

The fact that most people no longer honor such a day—that life continues at full speed seven days a week—may well be one of the primary reasons behind the erosion of morality, integrity, and communal life in our society. We’ve lost the rhythm of rest, and with it, the space to reflect, to connect, and to grow.

Much of this decline has been driven by the pressures placed on families, particularly those with school-age children. But it isn’t necessary to dive deep into the culprits to make the case. The point is simpler: we need this day. We need a protected time each week where families can be together, where we can focus on what matters most—our children, our marriages, our communities, and, of course, God.

This is why I’ve chosen Sundays at Cello Acres as a time to open our doors. After you’ve fulfilled your obligations at Mass and spent that quality family time, I invite you to come. Bring your children to run and play, while you connect with other parents in the relief of shared responsibility. Breathe deeply in the company of likeminded families. Allow community to flourish again in a way that strengthens us all.

So I ask: why Sundays? Because families need rest. Communities need connection. Children need to grow up knowing that life isn’t just work and schedules, but also stillness, fellowship, and joy. That’s why I hope you’ll join us. Bring your family, your presence, your openness—and together, we’ll begin reclaiming something precious that our society has nearly lost.

-Greg