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Our life originates from God. This is de facto sacred and cannot, under any circumstances, be looked at with contempt. The fifth commandment, “You shall not kill,” reminds us of this important principle of human life: life is sacred and deserves to be protected.
In a world where the traditional and stable family structure made up of husband, wife and children tends to disappear or be perceived as old-fashioned, the fourth Commandment stands as the privileged means for the Church to answer God’s invitation to act in order to save the family.
The third commandment of God, “Remember the Sabbath day and keep it holy,” invites us to rest and to spend time with the Lord. This commandment is meant to imitate God Who rested after His work of creation and to be in communion with Him.
God’s name is said with the reverence, awe, and respect that we give Him. However, to speak His name is to not only say it with the highest respect but to also respect and revere all that He has blessed.
In the first commandment, God defines His identity as the savior, the one who rescued His people from slavery. By claiming that He is the only true God, He asks the faithful to believe and put their trust only in Him.
Fr. John Taneburgo continues his exploration into the Ten Commandments. Basing himself on Pope Francis, he writes that God’s commandments aim at keeping us safe in freedom and preserving us from anyone who may make us slaves again and exploit us.
The Ten Commandments are words of wisdom and salvation offered by God to His people. Inspired by Pope Francis’s audiences on the Ten Commandments, Fr. John Taneburgo will be spelling out this year the “ten words” that make up the Decalogue.
Persecution in different forms are part of our lives as Christians. However, we should not let this deter us in following the path of Jesus Christ, who was also persecuted for our sake.
Peace is a gift from God, and in order to attain it we must recognize our roles as children of God, seek His presence in our lives and in the lives of others, and choose the path of non-violence and true justice.
To hunger and thirst for what is right is to be Good Samaritans to everyone, and to prioritize God above all, knowing that in following Him we are able to live out our best lives.
