Session 11: Matthew 5 Continued

“Do not kill” means more than physical murder- do we kill other people’s spirit with harsh words?

Examination of conscience (see attached example) is essential to our relationship with God.

Marriage is a Sacrament, to be entered into only once during the life of a couple; annulment is NOT “Catholic divorce.”

“Turn the other cheek” is another example of Jesus’ use of hyperbole. Though we are not to be doormats, we are not to escalate a bad situation. We don’t always have to have the last word!

Do we pray for those that we don’t like?

As part of being Salt and Light to the world, we are to speak out politically regarding Church teaching. (Even though neither party fully embraces Catholic teaching....see attached.)