The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Day 278: The Second Commandment (2024)

Oct 4, 2024

The discussion dives into the second commandment, emphasizing the importance of honoring God's sacred name. Fr. Mike highlights how easily people misuse it in today’s culture. He stresses the intimacy and depth of God’s revelation, advocating for a respectful approach to sacred names. Personal anecdotes enhance the message, illustrating the need for reverence in our expressions. Listeners are encouraged to reflect on the significance of honesty in prayer while maintaining an awe-filled attitude toward the divine.

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The second commandment calls for a deep respect for God's name, urging us to avoid casual blasphemy in our language.

An attitude of fear and awe before God is essential for understanding His holiness, shaping our speech and demeanor towards the divine.

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The Holiness of God's Name

The second commandment emphasizes the sacredness of God's name and prohibits its misuse in any form. It requires individuals to treat the name of the Lord with the utmost respect, recognizing that it represents His holiness and authority. The podcast highlights modern society's frequent blasphemy of God's name, which has become commonplace in media and everyday language. This casual treatment contrasts sharply with the reverence that should accompany uttering the name of God, leading to a call for personal reflection on how one uses His name in conversation.

Intro

2min

The Reverence of the Lord's Name: A Call to Awe and Respect

10min

The Reverence of Sacred Names

2min

Reverence for the Sacred: Understanding the Second Commandment

6min

We begin our examination of the second commandment, to not take the Lord’s name in vain. Fr. Mike emphasizes that God has revealed his sacred name to us, and it is our duty to treat that name with reverence. He also emphasizes just how easy it is for us to take the Lord’s name in vain in our day and age, and how vitally important it is for us to treat his holy name with respect. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2142-2149.

This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy

Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

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