Category: 2nd Commandment

The Ten Commandments: More Than Just a List of Rules

Have you ever thought to yourself, “How relevant could a list of arbitrary Commandments, given to an ancient civilization, possibly be in our modern world? They are just a list of rules that restrict my freedom, and besides, they really aren’t all that relevant any more. Are they?” To dispel any doubts, let’s consider just […]

A Father’s Day Perspective of the “Our Father” Prayer

In my studying to learn the Ten Commandments and in striving to live them, I have learned many astounding “coincidences” that God has hidden from us in plain sight. As Father’s Day approaches, I am reminded of one of those “coincidences.”  Hidden in Jesus’ response to the apostle’s plea for Him to teach them to […]

Do You Want in On a Secret?

By Guest Blogger June Van Buskirk Are you aware how frequently our daily Mass scriptures mention The Ten Commandments using a variety of different names for them such as “The law of Moses” or “Covenant of love?” In some instances, the specific Commandments are even clearly spelled out. All throughout Lent it is insightful how […]

WHAT Did You Call Me?

Consider all that a person’s name invokes. The name of a favorite teacher, aunt, or a close friend. When you first learn a person’s name, doesn’t it often elicit an emotion that you associate with others with the same name? I immediately experience this kinship when I am introduced to a person who shares the […]