Second Commandment of God

"You Shall not take the Name of the Lord your God in vain"

The name of the Lord was given to you in your Baptism. There God acclaimed you as His own child, a member of the Royal family. With that great honor, comes great responsibility too. Wherever you go and whatever you do, you carry the name of the Lord with you. God's Name is hallowed when we believe His Holy Word and live according to it. God's Name is dishonoured whenever our actions do not correspond with what God has named us to be.

How have you carried the Name of the Lord? Faithfully or in vain?

1. Did I blaspheme God or use/take God's name in vain, curse or break an oath or vow?

2. Did I wish evil on another person? Have I slandered or insulted a sacred person or object?

3. Did I lie or withhold a serious sin during confession? Have I lied under oath?