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Clear all filtersBaltimore Catechism · Lesson 31, question 339
The following benefits are derived from the communion of saints:—the faithful on earth assist one another by their prayers and good works, and they are aided by the intercession of the saints in heaven, while both the saints in heaven and the faithful on earth help the souls in purgatory.Read the source passage →
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Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 31, question 340
The first Commandment does not forbid us to honor relics, because relics are the bodies of the saints, or objects directly connected with them or with our Lord.Read the source passage →
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Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 31, question 341
The first Commandment does forbid the making of images if they are made to be adored as gods, but it does not forbid the making of them to put us in mind of Jesus Christ, His Blessed Mother, and the saints.Read the source passage →
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Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 31, question 342
It is right to show respect to the pictures and images of Christ and His saints, because they are the representations and memorials of them.Read the source passage →
Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 31, question 343
It is not allowed to pray to the crucifix or images and relics of the saints, for they have no life, nor power to help us, nor sense to hear us.Read the source passage →
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Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 31, question 344
We pray before the crucifix and images and relics of the saints because they enliven our devotion by exciting pious affections and desires, and by reminding us of Christ and of the saints, that we may imitate their virtues.Read the source passage →
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Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 32, question 345
The second Commandment is: Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord thy God in vain.Read the source passage →
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Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 32, question 346
We are commanded by the second Commandment to speak with reverence of God and of the saints, and of all holy things, and to keep our lawful oaths and vows.Read the source passage →
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Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 32, question 347
An oath is the calling upon God to witness the truth of what we say.Read the source passage →
Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 32, question 348
We may take an oath when it is ordered by lawful authority or required for God's honor or for our own or our neighbor's good.Read the source passage →
Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 32, question 349
To make an oath lawful it is necessary that what we swear to, be true, and that there be a sufficient cause for taking an oath.Read the source passage →
Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 32, question 350
A vow is a deliberate promise made to God to do something that is pleasing to Him.Read the source passage →
Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 32, question 351
Not to fulfill our vows is a sin, mortal or venial, according to the nature of the vow and the intention we had in making it.Read the source passage →
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Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 32, question 352
The second Commandment forbids all false, rash, unjust, and unnecessary oaths, blasphemy, cursing, and profane words.Read the source passage →
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Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 32, question 353
The third Commandment is: Remember thou keep holy the Sabbath day.Read the source passage →
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