Sunday: The First of Days
From the days of the apostles, the Christian community has set Sunday apart from the other days. At first, it was the day of worship on which the first Christians gathered for the “breaking of the bread”. Over time it also became the official day of rest in civic life. This yoking of worship and rest has shaped the rhythm of the week for much of Western civilization to this day.
Sunday: The First of Days
From the days of the apostles, the Christian community has set Sunday apart from the other days. At first, it was the day of worship on which the first Christians gathered for the “breaking of the bread”. Over time it also became the official day of rest in civic life. This yoking of worship and rest has shaped the rhythm of the week for much of Western civilization to this day.
