"Thou shalt not use the Lord's name in vain." The second commandment calls us act and live reverently, and to always respect the name of the Lord. This session will explore that there is more to this commandment than just using the Lord's name in vain—it is living lives of piety and with a healthy fear of the Lord.
Read and Study: United States Catholic Catechism for Adults Chapter 26 (pgs. 351-359)
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