Is it a mortal sin to say Jesus in irritation?

[KimN]

I am a returning Catholic after 40 years. Can I recieve communion at mass today if I have said Jesus out of irritation but not anger? I uttered the word after my dog was be annoying but don’t know if that was taking the Lords name in vain.

 

[Leonie_Ambrose]

KimN,

Welcome back! The following links should assist you in better understanding the Catholic Church’s teaching on using the Lord’s name in vain. If you have any further questions or concerns that are not answered by these links, please [contact Catholic Answers (http://www.catholic.com/home/contact.asp) directly.

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