It is a great blessing to be born into a loving family, cared for by our natural parents. We all suffer because family life was damaged by the sins of Adam and Eve, and by our own sins. By obeying the Sixth and Ninth Commandments, we can make life much happier for ourselves and forContinue reading “The Sixth & Ninth Commandments”
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Help from Our Friends in Heaven
https://www.pjstar.com/story/lifestyle/faith/2026/09/15/miracle-baby-from-central-illinois-has-role-in-fulton-sheen-beatification/91610319007 James was on CPR for 61 minutes after his birth. After his family asked Fulton Sheen to join their prayers, James’ heart began to function. Catholics believe that it is God who does the healing. We also believe that those in heaven pray to God for our needs. You might say that Fulton SheenContinue reading “Help from Our Friends in Heaven”
The Fifth Commandment
(Plain Text Version) The Fifth Commandment: You Shall Not Kill.Each of us is important because God made us. God cares for us during our life on earth, and He alone has the authority to end our time on earth. “Whoever attacks human life, in some way attacks God Himself.” (The Gospel of Life, paragraph 9).TheContinue reading “The Fifth Commandment”
The Fourth Commandment
(Plain Text Version) The Fourth Commandment: Honor Your Father and Your Mother.Parents are called “co-creators” because God works through them to bring us into existence. The love and honor we show towards our parents is like the love and honor we show to God.The Fourth Commandment directs children to honor and obey their parents. LaterContinue reading “The Fourth Commandment”
We Must Obey God, Even When We Must Fight!
(Plain Text Version) We are familiar with the devastation of entire societies by war. It does not have to be this way! Peace and justice can be established if we put on the mind of God (Romans 13:14).The Fifth Commandment, “You shall not kill,” does not take away the right and duty to defend one’sContinue reading “We Must Obey God, Even When We Must Fight!”
The Third Commandment
Plain Text Version The Third Commandment: Remember to Keep Holy the Lord’s Day.The Lord’s Day (Sunday) is a great blessing. It is an opportunity to relax from our work routine and draw closer to the God who loves us so much.The Lord’s Day gives us a glimpse of life in heaven, where we live inContinue reading “The Third Commandment”
The Second Commandment
(Plain Text Version) The Second Commandment: You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain.God has revealed His name so that we can talk to Him and to tell others about His goodness. Let’s be sure that we don’t use God’s name for any other reason! The Name of GodGod couldContinue reading “The Second Commandment”
The First Commandment, Part 2
(Plain Text Version) Our search for happiness will be satisfied only by union with our Creator. To reach our goal, we must seek God sincerely and avoid many hazards.What the First Commandment ForbidsAtheism is the denial that God exists. Just as religion is promoted by presentation of doctrines about God, atheism is spread by doctrinesContinue reading “The First Commandment, Part 2”
The First Commandment, Part 1
(Plain Text Version) The First Commandment: I am the Lord your God: you shall not have strange gods before Me.God has revealed Himself to us as the creator of everything. Only God exists on His own. Everything else owes its existence to God.If we would take just a few minutes to think about our totalContinue reading “The First Commandment, Part 1”
The Ten Commandments, Part 1
(Plain Text Version) When we were young children, we were outraged when someone took our toy away. We were angry because we lost something we wanted. But we were also angry at the injustice that happened. This sense of right and wrong is a gift from God, called the Natural Law.Forgetting the Natural LawAs weContinue reading “The Ten Commandments, Part 1”
