What are the examples of grave violations against the 2nd Commandments, “You shall not misuse the name of the Lord your God”?
Is the “Deus Vult” jokes are among them?
SECOND COMMANDMENT
“You shall not take the Name of the Lord your God in vain.” (Ex 20:7)
Did I blaspheme or insult God?
Did I take God’s name carelessly or uselessly?
Did I curse, or break an oath or vow?
Did I get angry with God?
II. “Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord thy God in vain.”
Have I committed blasphemy by using the name of God and Jesus Christ to swear rather than to praise? Have I committed sacrilege by showing disrespect to holy objects (crucifix, rosary) or contempt for religious persons (bishop, priests, deacons, women religious) or for sacred places (in Church). Have I committed sacrilege by going to Holy Communion in the state of mortal sin without first going to confession e.g., after missing Mass on Sunday or a Holyday? Did I violate the one-hour fast before Communion? Did I break the laws of fast and abstinence during Lent? Did I neglect my Easter duty to receive Holy Communion at least once? Have I neglected to support the Church and the poor by sharing my time, talent and treasure?
Second Commandment
You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain.
Have I…
Used the name of God in cursing or blasphemy?
Failed to keep vows or promises that I have made to God?
Spoken about the Faith, the Church, the saints, or sacred things with irreverence, hatred or defiance?
Watched television or movies, or listened to music that treated God, the Church, the saints, or sacred things irreverently?
Used vulgar, suggestive or obscene speech?
Belittled others in my speech?
Behaved disrespectfully in Church?
Misused places or things set apart for the worship of God?
Committed perjury? (Breaking an oath or lying under oath.)
Blamed God for my failings?
